OKC Ends Series, Season Over for the Dallas Mavericks

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Apr 25, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (3) drives to the basket in front of Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) and Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) 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 /

Dion Waiters

Dion Waiters continues to play well against the Mavericks as the Thunder look for that third punch behind Durant and Westbrook.

Some nights it was Enes Kanter or maybe a Andre Roberson, but it was once again Waiters athleticism on the wing and his shot from behind the arc that came at the right times. Waiters give the Thunder a player you must keep track of along the arc at all times.

Waiters finished the night with 11 points and 3-6 from behind the arc.

Dirk Nowitzki led the way for Dallas with 24 points on 33 minutes of play. Dallas also received big minutes by two of the youngsters with Justin Anderson and Dwight Powell combining for 30 points.

For OKC, it was Russell Westbrook who led the way with a stat line of 36 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. Kevin Durant followed right behind with 33 points and 7 boards. Full box score here.

This completed a season in Dallas that was the definition of a roller coaster season. After the drama around DeAndre Jordan, most people around the NBA world predicted the Mavericks to finish at the bottom of the league. Even after losing Chandler Parsons for the season, Dallas not only didn’t finish in the bottom of the league, but finished 6th in the Western Conference.

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They may not have won the title or make a postseason run, but this Dallas team finished better than what the majority of people thought they would.