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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was a beast in the third quarter as the Thunder overran the Mavericks. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
OKLAHOMA CITY -- For the second time in as many nights, the Mavericks had a high-profile opponent in their crosshairs.
For the second time, they misfired in the third quarter and, ultimately, squandered a chance for a win against an opponent that has not yet found a rhythm.
But the Thunder did have Russell Westbrook, who scored 16 points in the third quarter when the Mavericks fell behind by 16.