The Mavericks have went back to their big lineup and it paid off with a win tonight. The Mavericks outrebounded the Warriors 41-34 and that was a big reason they won last night. The Mavericks also had a huge 3rd quarter in which they outscored the Warriors 33-22 and that was also a big factor in the win. Jason Terry led the way for the Mavericks with 28 points, 2 assists and 3 steals. Dirk Nowitzki also had a much better game than he did in game #1 as he scored 23 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and blocked 2 shots. Josh Howard had a terrific basketball game with 22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocked shots. Jerry Stackhouse was outstanding off of the bench with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists despite only hitting 3 of 9 shots from the floor. Devin Harris only played 19 minutes last night but he still scored 15 points and dished out 4 assists. The Mavericks have tied the series at 1-1 as the series now shifts to California.

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Avery Johnson got completely outcoached by Don Nelson in the opening game of the playoffs. The Mavericks decided to play small ball with the Warriors which played right into their hands. Why in the world would the best team in the NBA adjust how they play to matchup with the Warriors? Makes no sense to me. The game was tied at the half, but the Warriors smoked the Mavericks 59-47 in the second half to win the game. Josh Howard led the way for the Mavericks with 21 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals tonight. Devin Harris played a good game on offense as he scored 19 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, dished out 2 assists and stole the ball 2 times. But Harris got abused by Baron Davis all night long as he racked up 33 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists tonight. Jason Terry had a solid game with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Dirk Nowitzki was rattled by the Warriors as he only hit 4 of 16 shots from the floor. He wound up with 14 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocked shots. Devean George got a rare start and he scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. DaSagana Diop and Erick Dampier only played 18 minutes between them and they racked up 9 rebounds. The Mavericks better go back to their big lineup and make the Warriors adjust to them. The Warriors lead the series 1-0.

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