Roundtable: Best First Round Matchup for the Dallas Mavericks

By Isaac Harris

Apr 11, 2016

March 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Enes Kanter (11) at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Sam Casey: Oklahoma City Thunder

“Obviously not SA or GS. I’m not passionate between LA and OKC, but I’ll lean towards OKC because I don’t think Westbrook and Durant like working together. Chemistry is crucial in postseason play and with the Durant rumors and both of their needs to be the biggest baddest wolf in town, they could beat themselves and let the Mavs sneak by with a first round win. It’s a long shot, but quite frankly any matchup with the Mavs is a long shot this year.” -Casey

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