OKC vs. Dallas

This Oklahoma City Thunder versus Dallas Mavericks series has been very interesting to watch. Both teams have proven that they can score, rebound, and play excellent defense. Plus, the intensity level has been obsolete through five games.

In Game five, it's looking like the Thunder are setting themselves up to even the series at 2-2. With 3:14 left in the fourth quarter, Oklahoma is up, 99 to 91. However, Dallas is trying hard to claw back despite never leading in the game.

Dirk Nowitzki has 37 points for the Mavericks and he just hit two ridiculous fade-away jumpers to close the Thunder lead to three, 101 to 98. Shawn Marion just hit one of two free throws with 38.6 seconds left to bring the score to 101 to 99.

Nowitzki has at least 10 points in the fourth quarter of every game this series, adding another 10 in game five. What this player is doing is legendary, folks. He's only missed two free throws during the series, too.

Nowitzki is heading to the line with 6.4 seconds left, down two points. Well, he iced both –– tie game at 101 to 101. Kevin Durant tries to put up a shot for the Thunder with two seconds left, but it's blocked and Jason Kidd makes a smart play for Dallas and calls timeout. The Mavericks have 0.7 seconds to win the game. Last shot is off the mark and this game is going to overtime.

The game should have never gone to overtime, but Oklahoma let down and allowed Dallas to slither right back into the contest.

The Mavericks grab its first lead of the game, 103 to 101, after Nowitzki makes two more free throws. A three by Russell Westbrook rims out for Oklahoma, and the score is 105 to 103, Dallas ahead. Serge Ibaka drains a jumper for the Thunder, tying the game at 105 to 105. The intensity I mentioned earlier is still there. I doubt it'll go anywhere. What a fun series.

Now, there's 1:05 left remaining in overtime. The ball should be in Durant's or Nowitzki's hands. After a Thunder turnover, Nowitzki fakes and kicks a pass out to Jason Kidd, who knocks down a huge three-pointer with 40.3 seconds left. Westbrook attacks the rim quickly, but the shot is no good. Oklahoma has to foul and hope for good luck, down 109 to 105 with 13 seconds left.

The Thunder faithful are stunned. You could probably hear a pin drop in the building. Some fans are heading to the exits? Durant tries a three, but misses. Dallas wins, 112 to 105.

Oklahoma have no one to blame but themselves for not closing the game out. With six minutes left, the Thunder led, 99 to 84. It looked like the team had control of the series, but then the wheels came off. This is unbelievable. Hats off to Dallas for never quitting.

Now, the Mavericks control the series, up 3-1, but don't count the Thunder out. The intensity of this series is way too high for that.