NOWITZKI v. Thunder - game 2 betting info

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At the time of this writing, the board is Oklahoma City +5.5 (1.91, -110) and Dallas Mavericks -5.5 (1.91, -110)

Thunder are 43-21-1 ATS following a loss
Mavericks are 2-8 ATS after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.


Oklahoma City should be concerned in dropping Tuesday's series opener 121-112 in Dallas due to receiving 40 points from star forward Kevin Durant. The NBA's leading scorer the past two years is already trying to rally his squad in voicing the importance of taking control of home court advantage by splitting the first two games. "That's the one thing about this team, we're resilient, we bounce back," he commented. "Hopefully it's another case of that in Game 2." It's important to note that the Thunder were in fact leading by seven points after the first quarter, but shot just 6-of-20 from the field and outscored 35-21 in the second. Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS when trailing in a playoff series this year.

The Thunder will need a much more efficient contribution from point guard Russell Westbrook in order to prove victorious in Game 2, as he contributed 20 points in the opener, but made only 3-of-15 shots. "I could bet my whole house that Russell Westbrook won't go 3 of 15 again," said Durant of his teammate. "You can quote me on that." Dallas may be up to that challenge, considering its held the Thunder point guard to a 29 percent shooting percentage in four overall games this season. Oklahoma City is one of the top bounce back squads in the league by going 20-6 following a loss during the regular season. That type of resiliency has transferred over to the playoffs, as the team has yet to drop back-to-back games.

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