Dallas Mavericks (0-1) vs. Denver Nuggets (1-0) NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Semifinal action continues tonight in game 2 of this, Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoffs series, on TNT starting at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT). In the opener, the Nuggets were able to settle things down after Dallas came out with a sense of urgency. Early on, Nene took control of the game scoring 18 of his 24 points in the first half, taking Denver into the locker room with the lead. 
In tonight’s game 2, the Denver Nuggets [-6½] are once again the Sports Odds favorites as they will be at home to host the visiting underdogs, Dallas Mavericks [+6½]; this according to expert NBA Playoffs oddsmakers at Bodog.com.
In game 1, the Mavs got a taste for the Nuggs physicality and didn’t like it one bit. "I don't think we can play as physical as them. We don't have the personality for it,” Dirk Nowitzki said. The OVER/UNDER for tonight’s Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoffs Game 2 has been set at a combined total of 206½ points.
In game 1, Denver was quicker, stronger, and tougher than Dallas, as Mavs players were destroyed after the game, and coach Rick Carlisle threatened to complain to the league. On Monday he backed down, "The officials didn't lose the game for us yesterday. We lost the game because we turned the ball over too much and we were too soft in our physical disposition.”
Nuggets coach George Karl is expecting Dallas to make the necessary adjustments, and have a better showing, tonight in game 2. "I think they can fine-tune some little things, but if they're going to change their personality on who they are, I don't think that's the way to beat us,” Karl said. "I think you've come here, you've built yourself on some damn good players playing a style, and you can tinker with that, and I think they will."
