The OKC Thunder are a bit underestimated despite winning the top seed in the West. Many don’t believe in them, even though this team didn’t lose a single game in this year’s playoffs. On the other hand, Luka and the Mavs have to bounce back following the opening loss in the series and take one on the road. Knowing Dallas, that isn’t strange to them.
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The fact that Dallas lost the first meeting doesn’t have to mean anything. This unit got used to losing and winning both at home and on the road in the playoffs, but on the other side, we saw them winning on the road as well. What should concern the fans is the fact that OKC outplayed Dallas by miles, stopping Luka and killing Dallas’ pace.
Only 19 points with one three in eight attempts aren’t enough for a player of Doncic’s caliber. Plus, he had five turnovers, all that in 41 minutes played. Kyrie scored 20 but added just one assist with four lost possessions. Daniel Gafford had a double-double with 16 buckets and 11 boards.
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The Thunder were near perfect in Game 1 of the West semis, and a 117-95 win isn’t strange at all. They were versatile and flexible on the floor on both sides of the ball, which provided an easy win. We need to mention excellent glass control, with them having 52 boards, compared to 39 of the Mavs.
Shai was awfully close to a triple-double, with 29 points and nine assists and boards each. He had great help in a trio – Chat Holmgren had 19 points, Jalen Williams had 18, and Andrew Wiggins, who had 16 buckets.
Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder Game 2 Betting Tips
It seems to us that the Mavs aren’t able to adapt and adjust to the OKC’s style and their game in general. The hosts are way too versatile for Dallas, and we pick the Thunder to win and cover the spread.
Betting Tip: OKC Thunder -5.5
Betting Odds: 1.91
Bookmaker: BetUS
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