OKC Ends Series, Season Over for the Dallas Mavericks

By Isaac Harris

Apr 25, 2016

Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (right) and center Zaza Pachulia (left) react during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 25, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) drives to the basket in front of Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) during the first quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Steven Adams

For as much talk that goes into Serge Ibaka and recently signed (to a big deal) Enes Kanter, Steven Adams could be the most important big man on the Thunder’s roster.

With a frontline lacking David Lee and Salah Mejri, Dallas turned to Zaza Pachulia and Dwight Powell to log most of the center minutes. Steven Adams took advantage of the depleted frontline by staying active on the boards and a force in the paint.

Adams finished the game with 15 points and 10 boards on the night.

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