The Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81.
The Mavericks took control with a 20-4 run bridging the third and fourth quarters and led by as many as 26.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points (9 during a 12-0 run in the second quarter) on 7 for 10 shooting.
For the Thunder, Russell Westbrook had 28 points (16 in the first quarter), 12 rebounds and 9 assists.
The Mavericks shot 49.3% from the field and 42.9% from 3 to the Thunder’s 36.3% and 37.1%. They held the Thunder to 81 points. The Thunder were outscored 20-2 in 6 minutes with Felton, George, Patterson, Grant and Ferguson on the floor together.