Mavericks 109 Thunder 86: Game 67 Review

Headline
Mavs maintain big lead throughout the second half in dominant win over Westbrook-less Thunder.

Leaders
Mavs

Points: Marion, 19
Rebounds: Wright, 8
Assists: Ellis, Calderon, 7
+-: Carter, +23
Thunder
Points: Durant, 30
Rebounds: Collison, 7
Assists: Durant, 4
+-: Roberson, -6

Game Ball
Shawn Marion
19 pts., 6 rbs., 8-12 FG, good D on Durant

X-Factor
Vince Carter
18 pts., 4-8 3PT, +23

Goat
Derek Fisher
3 pts., 1-5 FG, -22

Play of the Game
Brandan Wright goes way up to flush home Devin Harris' extremely high alley-up pass to put the Mavs up 21 late in the third quarter.

Stat of the Game
Mavs outshoot OKC 53% to 37%, including going 13-24 on threes.

Additional Notes
The Mavs broke an 11 game losing streak to the Thunder.
Russell Westbrook sat out the game for OKC, as the team is resting him on back-to-back games.
Dallas outrebounded one of the leagues best rebounding teams 42-33.
The 23 point margin was the Mavericks largest margin of victory this season. The previous high of 22 points has been done twice.

Quote of Note
"Nah, he can't overthrow me. As long as he doesn't throw it over the backboard."
Brandan Wright on Devin Harris' lob pass

Next Up
The Mavericks (40-27) return to the AAC Monday, for the start of a team record eight game homestand as they face the Boston Celtics (22-45) at 7:30.