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 guard Russell Westbrook (0) steals the ball from Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) during the second quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Zaza Pachulia

After losing starting center Salah Mejri in Game 4 to hip injury, Dallas turned to their original starting center to start the regular season in Zaza Pachulia.

Pachulia stepped right into the starting role with Dallas and logged major minutes alongside his German buddy. Even though he lacked the athleticism of the OKC frontline, Pachulia found ways to contribute.

Zaza finished the night with 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.

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