Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Game 2 Expert Picks, Odds and Predictions – NBA Playoffs Betting Preview 5/19/11: The NBA’s back to back scoring leader forward Kevin Durant will lead the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center against forward Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. Durant and Nowitzki combined for 88 points on Tuesday night as Dallas won game 121-112 that remained close despite a tremendous performance by the Mavericks and particularly Dirk.
Nowitzki was unstoppable going 12 for 15 from the floor and an NBA record for consecutive free throws without a miss going 24 for 24 perfect from the line. The Thunder lost the game but may have won the battle just to stay within 10 on a night when they could have easily been blown out and their point guard Russell Westbrook went just 3 for 15. Durant said to quote him that Westbrook will not have another game like that in this series. Dallas responded well to 9 days off but they are an older team and only a day off between fast paced games like Tuesday and most likely tonight’s can wear on an older team. The odds makers at BetGuardian have the Dallas Mavericks a -5 1/2 point favorite at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder were led by Durant with 40 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists while Westbrook added 20 points, 3 boards and 3 assists in a losing effort. Big Serge Ibaka chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds while chasing Dirk around on the other end. Shooting guard James Harden came off the bench to score 12 of the Thunder’s just 22 points for Thunder reserves to 53 points for Dallas’s bench. Vegas odds makers have the over/under for the total score at 200 points combined of the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dirk was superhuman with 48 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists while forward Shawn Marion was the only other starter in double figures scoring with 11 points, 7 boards and 3 assists for the victory. Reserves Jason Terry with 24 points and J.J. Barea with 21 points led the attack off the Dallas bench. Yes, Jason Kidd is still playing although he only scored 3 points he dished 11 assists and pulled down 3 boards. Vegas odds makers have the Dallas Mavericks +280 to win the 2010-2011 NBA Championship.
I predict a Thunder upset on the road. Take the points.
Free Pickk: Oklahoma City +5.5
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| GAME 2 Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Date: 5/19/2011 Time: 9:00 PM EST on ESPN 2011 NBA Playoffs Series: Mavericks Lead 1-0 Vegas Odds – Favorite: Dallas Mavericks -5.5(pointspread) Total: Over/Under 199.5 |
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