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Nowitzki Outduels Durant as Mavs Win Game 1

Dirk Nowitzki scores 48 points including a playoff record 24 for 24 from the free throw line. Kevin Durant was nearly as good, netting 40 points and hitting on 18 of 19 free throws. Aside from Dirk, the Mavs won because of the bench play from Jason Terry and J.J. Barea. The two combined for 45 points on 16 for 28 shooting. The Mavs take Game 1 with Game 2 at 9pm on Thursday.