The Oklahoma City Thunder learned what is required to win in the NBA Playoffs.
A switch flipped at the 9:33 mark. When the ref put air in his whistle to trigger a double technical foul against Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams.
After the Mavericks ballooned a 14-point lead, Oklahoma City began chipping away at the gap, with their backs squarely against the walls the Thunder were a more well-executed final frame by the Mavericks away from elimination. It’s one thing to say all the right things, as literally the entire different to go out and actualize it. The Thunder learned the level of urgency they have to play with firsthand throughout this series, and in the final frame of Game 4, flipped the switch.
Now, Oklahoma City will have to muster that energy in a full 48-minute game, but with a 2-2 series everything is back on the table.
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