Thunder 4-1 Mavericks

Western Conference First Round

Game 1: Thunder 108-70 Mavericks
Game 2: Thunder 84-85 Mavericks
Game 3: Mavericks 102-131 Thunder
Game 4: Mavericks 108-119 Thunder
Game 5: Thunder 118-104 Mavericks

Western Conference First Round

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Dirk Nowitzki's lonely journey by Tim Cato

After another superlative season ends in the first round, you can’t help but feel Dirk Nowitzki deserves more.

The hate flows through the Thunder now by Tom Ziller

Oklahoma City found an angry streak in defeating the Mavericks, and that'll be crucial to knocking off San Antonio.

Keep digging, Mark Cuban by Tom Ziller

The Mavericks' owner said Russell Westbrook isn't a superstar like Dirk Nowitzki has been, which wasn't particularly wise.

Dallas tried to crack Russell Westbrook and instead watched his game hit a new level by Mark Sandritter

The Mavericks tried to get under his skin and he responded with a dominant series to send them packing.

The Thunder eliminated the Mavericks on the court then buried them in the press conference by Whitney Medworth

Kevin Durant thinks everyone is an idiot and it's fantastic.

The Mavericks' Game 2 win shouldn't have happened, just like the rest of their season by Tim Cato, on Mavs Moneyball

Dallas overcame everything to win on the road and tie the series 1-1.

The Thunder fell apart late against the Mavericks, just like they always do by Jason Patt

The Thunder have been terrible in the clutch all season. Not surprisingly, it came back to bite them again in a stunning Game 2 loss to the undermanned Mavericks.

Sounds of Thunder: Oklahoma City Thunder start playoffs with a show of force by Jim Walker, on Welcome to Loud City

Here is the tall tale of just how it happened.

Editor:Mike Prada

Developer:Graham MacAree