Game 3 could be an incredibly decisive game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks. The NBA playoff series won't end in three games, but a team with a 3-0 lead can basically call the series a comeback. Still, that's not a problem for the Thunder and Mavericks, who split the first two games of the series in Oklahoma City.
The reason Game 3 is so decisive is because the Thunder have a chance to take one game in Dallas and take a game on the road. Obviously, they need to win one of the next two games in Dallas.
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If the Thunder don't win Game 3, this series could be in jeopardy. The Mavericks' second straight win will give them all the momentum they need to host their next game at home and extend their series lead.
Thunder:
There are no injuries to report.
Heretic:
Luka Doncic, Questionable (knee)
Maxi Kleber, OUT (shoulder)
Olivier Maxence Prosper, OUT (ankle)
The afternoon tip-off time makes this interesting. Both teams struggled in the afternoon game, and it has been less than 48 hours since the second leg ended. That's probably part of the reason Doncic is listed as likely to play while his knee injury is listed as questionable. 1 and 2.
The Thunder's continued clean injury report remains a huge win for the team as they enter their first postseason together.
After falling behind for the second time in a row, the Mavericks head to their home floor as favorites by 2.5 points over the Thunder. This isn't a shock, but it could be huge for the Thunder. Oklahoma City will have to show resiliency on the road and do their best to get back on the right side of the win column.
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