Though so much went right for the Oklahoma City Thunder and wrong for the Dallas Mavericks in the opener, both clubs feel that won't mean much once Game 2 tips off.
There will be some negative carryover, however, for the Mavericks' already anemic offense now that J.J. Barea has been ruled out after aggravating his groin injury.
The host Thunder will try to come out with the same sense of urgency, particularly on the defensive end, Monday night as they try to take a 2-0 lead.
Oklahoma City got out to a fast start Saturday by scoring the first nine points and building a 59-33 halftime advantage en route to a 108-70 rout that marked their most lopsided postseason victory since moving from Seattle in 2008-09.