Watch Oklahoma City Thunder VS Dallas Mavericks Live Stream Online: NBA Playoffs 2011 Game 5 - May 25, 2011 - Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd were told Tuesday to stay home and relax. The day after leading the Mavericks to one of their greatest comeback victories, and the day before they could earn another chance at their first NBA title, they deserved some time to lounge around and let it all soak in.
Besides, when they arrive at work Wednesday, coach Rick Carlisle will have plenty of other things for them to think about.
Like getting more rebounds, committing fewer turnovers and playing better defense the first 43 minutes so they don't need another historic comeback.
Carlisle doesn't expect his veteran squad to lose its focus after going up 3-1 in the Western Conference finals and getting a day off, but he's not taking any chances. With the Oklahoma City Thunder on the ropes, he wants Dallas to knock them out right away, in Game 5 at home on Wednesday night.
