Mavs vs. OKC

[YALE]

I know OKC has some really good defensive guns, but the Mavs have a deeper bench, and should be able to out pace them. The Thunder can't cover every threat the Mavs have, run with them, and still cover Dirk. Mavs in 6.

[SouthernSVT]

Mavs in 6. Five if they steal one that they shouldn't win.

[TRAXX]

Mavs in 6. Five if they steal one that they shouldn't win.

Well put. Ill second this.

[jdgregory84]

No what's stupid is suggesting the Mavs can sweep a team that's faster and a thousand times more athletic than them. It's going to be a close series.

Or sweep the two time defending champions and shock the entire NBA community. Mavs are 2-1 against OKC in the regular season. All they have to do is slow Durant down.

[mstng86]

Or sweep the two time defending champions and shock the entire NBA community. Mavs are 2-1 against OKC in the regular season. All they have to do is slow Durant down.

This. As soon as they slow Durant, and Westbrook starts taking 30 shots again, they are toast. I think Durant and Westbrook are going to turn into a little drama fest. Seems like Durant doesn't like Westbrooks decisions.

[bcoop]

This. As soon as they slow Durant, and Westbrook starts taking 30 shots again, they are toast. I think Durant and Westbrook are going to turn into a little drama fest. Seems like Durant doesn't like Westbrooks decisions.

I don't think anyone in a Thunder uniform likes Westbrook's decisions. Harden is a beast, Durant is the second best player in the league (IMO), and Westbrook's decision making seems to be their only downfall. If Dallas can pressure him, make him think on the spot - it's over before it starts. That and the Mavs D is really what it's going to come down to.

[Juiced4v]

I see Mavs went 2-1 vs OKC was this before Perkins?

[Mike]

I see Mavs went 2-1 vs OKC was this before Perkins?

Yes.
And the Mavs didn't have Dirk got 1 1/2 of the games either.

[papapepper]

Oklahoma in 7.

[bpawl]

mavs in 5

[Bobby C 01TA]

I say Mavs in 5 too if not the sweep!

[GSXRK5]

I say Mavs in 5.

[Mike]

<-- Hoping the Mavs sweep. I'm tired of fucking downtown traffic in OKC.

[TrueStreetMotorSports.com]

Dallas in 5.

Watching this game OKC looks tired, not that you can tell by the score but they both look tired. Mavs in 5

i agree

[Durantula]

Or sweep the two time defending champions and shock the entire NBA community. Mavs are 2-1 against OKC in the regular season. All they have to do is slow Durant down.

This. As soon as they slow Durant, and Westbrook starts taking 30 shots again, they are toast. I think Durant and Westbrook are going to turn into a little drama fest. Seems like Durant doesn't like Westbrooks decisions.

I don't think anyone in a Thunder uniform likes Westbrook's decisions. Harden is a beast, Durant is the second best player in the league (IMO), and Westbrook's decision making seems to be their only downfall. If Dallas can pressure him, make him think on the spot - it's over before it starts. That and the Mavs D is really what it's going to come down to.

Have you guys watched OKC play at all this season? I'm sure the team just absolutely loathes the guy that lead them to a 15-point win with a triple double yesterday. Westbrook can go into hero mode at the wrong times, yeah, but he's also saved the team's ass doing it (see: Game 4 in Memphis).

Beating OKC requires a lot more than just slowing down Durant now. Westbrook and Harden can go off for 30+ each if you give KD too much attention and the whole team plays great defense.