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The well-rested and veteran laden Dallas Mavericks hopes for a win when they play host to the young and athletic Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their best of seven National Basketball Association Western Conference Finals.Having a superior roster and record in the NBA regular season, the home-team Dallas Mavericks is picked as favorite to win Game 1 on Tuesday evening against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Having swept the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in their NBA second round playoff series, the Dallas Mavericks has shown that it was what it takes to win the top prize in the NBA this year, the championship trophy.Coming into Game 1 and this series, the Dallas Mavericks are very confident of their chances against the Oklahoma City Thunder since they have beaten them twice in three games in the NBA regular season.

To prevail over the Thunder, the Mavericks need to use its vast playoff experience to defeat the young and energetic Thunder team.The Mavericks need to play tough on defense and score at the same time.

The home-team Mavericks need to do their best to contain the scoring of Thunder superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.Mavericks superstar power-forward Dirk Nowitzki also need to once again takes charge in scoring for his team to defeat the Thunder in Game and the entire series.

Mavericks veteran point-guard Jason Kidd also need to contribute big in scoring and assist to topple the Thunder in their playoff match-up.The Mavericks also need to score big on the outside and fast-break plays to bring down the Thunder.

Mavericks sharpshooting guard Jason Terry also need to give his A-game to help his team defeat the Thunder.The odds of winning in Game 1 is on the side of the Mavericks all they need to do is play smart and execute their game-plan well come game-time to win and avoid defeat.

The visiting Thunder for its part has a huge chance on its hand to reach the NBA Finals for the first time with a crew of young NBA superstars.To defeat and upset the Mavericks, Durant and Westbrook must go beyond their age and play with 110 percent intensity in this series.

Durant, the NBA scoring leader and his young back-court mate need to take charge in scoring for their team to defeat the Mavericks.The Thunder need to take advantage of its energy and exuberance to beat the Mavericks in Game 1 and the entire series.

The Thunder must also do their best to limit the scoring of Nowitzki and constantly harass Kidd so that the latter cannot execute good plays for his team.The odds of winning might not be on their side but the Thunder can still win Game 1 and even the entire series if Durantula and his crew can give it their all for their team against the favored Mavericks.