Dirk Nowitzki came alive for the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter, but the Oklahoma City Thunder lead at halftime by a score of 59-54 thanks to great performances by Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, their bench, and their team defense as a whole. While the likes of Kendrick Perkins, Serge Ibaka, and Thabo Sefolosha aren't lighting it up offensively, they've been suffocating on defense.
Mavericks Vs. Thunder Score, Game 4: Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant Guide Oklahoma City To Halftime Lead
The Thunder have eight more rebounds than the Mavericks and they’ve taken 17 more shots, all while the Mavericks have turned the ball over 11 times. After looking at those numbers, it actually seems like a minor miracle that the Mavs are still involved in the game. Thanks to Nowitzki’s 22 points and the Thunder’s 10 turnovers, this is still a very close game.
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