Mama Margie’s Major Meltdown: Oklahoma City Thunder
Every Thursday Sports Grind Entertainment will present you with the Mama Margie’s Major Meltdown. The recipient of this honor goes to the Oklahoma City Thunder who lead by 15 points with only 5 minutes to play at home in game 4 of the Western Conference Finals but ended up losing 112-105 to the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas didn’t lead until Dirk Nowitzki hit two free throws 16 seconds into overtime. Kevin Durant missed a 3-pointer on Oklahoma City’s opening possession of overtime then didn’t get another shot until he missed a 3 off the front rim in the final 10 seconds with the Thunder down by five. Durant continued a trend from this season (including playoffs), in which he has struggled in game-tying or go-ahead field-goal situations. In Monday’s game, Durant had an opportunity to win the game in regulation with a 30-foot three-point shot which ended up being blocked by Shawn Marion. During the playoffs, Durant is now 0-2 and Russell Westbrook is 0-3 in these situations.
The Mavericks are the only team in the last 15 seasons to win a playoff game in which it trailed by 15 or more points with 5 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.



