Dallas never trailed a series by two games during its entire run to an NBA title last year, but unless they can stop Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, they'll be faced with that deficit this year.
The Mavericks will hope to get more production from their starting lineup on Monday. Double figures in scoring from either Jason Kidd, Brendan Haywood or Delonte West could be enough to make a difference for Dallas.
Dirk Nowitzki's crew has not won a series it lost the first two games in since falling down 2-0 to Houston in 2005.
Game Time: Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT from Oklahoma City.
TV Coverage: Televised coverage can be found nationally on TNT.
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