Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Kevin Durant scored 31 points on Thursday and the Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Dallas Mavericks, 95-79, in Game 3 of this quarterfinal series.

Russell Westbrook added 20 points, James Harden scored 10 and Serge Ibaka finished with 10, 11 rebounds and four blocks.

The Thunder, who won the first two games of this series by a combined four points, never trailed in Game 3 and led by as many as 26. They will look for a sweep of this best-of-seven set on Saturday in Dallas.

Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 17 points while Jason Kidd added 12 and Jason Terry finished with 11. The defending NBA champs shot just 34.2 percent from the field in the setback.

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