If you want a metaphor for what the Thunder did to the Mavericks last night, you have to look no further than that one picture of Serge Ibaka wearing pants that aren’t quite totally opaque. That thing in his pants? He just gave it to the Mavericks. Hard. And it’s not his iPhone. I’m not going to explain further what it is but you’re a smart guy and should be able to figure it out.
From this first game, the Mavericks appear totally outmatched and will probably get swept just like they swept the Lakers during that magical title run. Even if they make a few more shots, there’s no way they can handle Durant and Westbrook for an entire game with the collection of old bodies they’re committed to playing. If Ibaka starts canning open threes then they’re more toast than my breakfast.