Nowitzki 48 pts, Mavs beat Thunder

Dallas Mavericks NBA playoffs begin the final fight for the western region with the victory. Playing in his own headquarters, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at American Airlines Center, the Mavericks led 1-0 after frustrate Oklahoma City Thunder 121-112. Dirk Nowitzki was again a hero Mavericks victory with a fantastic donation points, 48 ​​points.

IIn this first game, the host Thunder was depressed by the attacks launched by Kevin Durrant. Durant was a very brilliant appearance with 40 point. With a series of shots, Durrant able to bring the Thunder continue winning in the first quarter.

Mavericks can only catch up in quarter two. Slam dunk Shawn Marion finally forced the Thunder advantage could be taken, the score changed 46-45 to Mavericks.

After winning turn, points the Mavericks did not overtaken again. The peak in quarter three three-point shots while Jason Terry makes 13 points to lead Mavericks 88-75.

Distance of the points of both teams woke up to the end of the fourth quarter ended. Mavericks win to close the score to 121-112.

Nowitzki admitted very pleased to be a major contribution to his team victory.

"I always try to shoot straight and maintain the rhythm of my best after a few shots first. I kept attacking and my partner also continue to provide feedback. Many benefits can I take, especially in the presence of some shorter players," Nowitzki said that having 213 cm tall as reported by ESPN.