Mavericks shocked world in Game 2, but must do it again amid spate of injuries

Thunder at Mavericks

6 p.m. Thursday, American Airlines Center, Dallas

TV: KTXA/21, TNT

Radio: ESPN/103.3 FM, ESPN/1540 AM (Spanish)

Series: Best-of-seven is tied 1-1

About the Thunder: By any means necessary, Oklahoma City knows it must find a way to regain control of this series after stunningly dropping Game 2 at home. The Thunder also knows the chances of Kevin Durant (7-of-33) and Russell Westbrook (8-of-22) going 15-of-55 from the field are slim. Durant also had seven turnovers in Game 2. ... The Thunder led 72-69 after the third quarter. In the regular season, they led the NBA by losing 14 games when they took a lead into the fourth quarter.

About the Mavericks: Dallas tied the series at 1-1 with a gritty defensive performance and gutsy showing on the road to grab home-court advantage. It was the biggest upset in an NBA first-round playoff game in 20 years. ... Coach Rick Carlisle has described his team as the Masking Tape Mavs because of the numerous injuries they’re trying to overcome. The walking wounded for the Mavs include Dirk Nowitzki, Deron Williams, J.J. Barea, David Lee and Devin Harris.. ... Raymond Felton had the playoff game of his life in Monday’s victory when he finished with 21 points and 11 assists.

This story was originally published April 20, 2016 at 8:49 PM with the headline "Mavericks shocked world in Game 2, but must do it again amid spate of injuries."