Mavericks Bow Out of Playoffs, Thunder Advance

1-4 Series Loss Marks End of Season for Dallas

Mavs Fall in Game 5, Season Comes to Close

The Dallas Mavericks' season came to an end on Tuesday night, as they fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of their Western Conference First Round series, 118-97. The Thunder won the series 4-1, advancing to the second round to face the San Antonio Spurs.

The Mavericks were outmatched by the Thunder throughout the series, as Oklahoma City's high-powered offense proved too much for Dallas to handle. The Thunder shot 50.3% from the field in the series, including 43.4% from three-point range. The Mavericks, meanwhile, shot just 41.7% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range.

The Mavericks were led in scoring by Dirk Nowitzki, who averaged 18.8 points per game in the series. Wesley Matthews added 15.8 points per game, while Harrison Barnes averaged 14.2 points per game.

The Thunder were led by Russell Westbrook, who averaged 27.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 10.6 assists per game in the series. Kevin Durant added 26.8 points per game, while Serge Ibaka averaged 13.8 points per game.

The Mavericks' loss marks the end of an era for the franchise. Nowitzki, who has been with the Mavericks since 1998, is now 38 years old and his future with the team is uncertain. The Mavericks will also need to make some changes to their roster in the offseason, as they have several players who are set to become free agents.