Nowitzki scored 48 points and hit 24 out of 24 free throws against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Dallas Mavericks won 121-112 and are facing the Thunder for game two on Thursday night in Dallas. The winner of the best of seven series will play in the NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls or the Miami Heat.
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