In a highly anticipated matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Dallas Mavericks on Monday at 8:30 p.m. EDT. This game marks an opportunity for the Thunder to secure their fourth consecutive win.
Game Overview
The Thunder enter the contest with a stellar 3-0 record, placing them second in the Western Conference. In contrast, the Mavericks sit at 1-2, holding the 13th spot in the same conference.
Team Performance
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Last season, they achieved a remarkable 68-14 overall record and a 39-13 record in Western Conference play.
- Dallas Mavericks: Their previous season concluded with a 39-43 overall record and 23-29 within their conference.
Scoring and Statistics
The Mavericks averaged 114.2 points per game while conceding an average of 115.4 last season. Meanwhile, the Thunder recorded 26.9 assists per game off 44.6 successful field goals.
Injury Updates
Both teams are managing key injuries that could impact the game.
- Mavericks:
- Daniel Gafford: Day-to-day (ankle)
- Kyrie Irving: Out (knee)
- Dante Exum: Day-to-day (knee)
- Thunder:
- Chet Holmgren: Day-to-day (back)
- Nikola Topic: Out (groin)
- Alex Caruso: Out (concussion)
- Jalen Williams: Out (wrist)
- Kenrich Williams: Out (knee)
- Thomas Sorber: Out for the season (knee)
- Isaiah Joe: Out (knee)
Betting Odds
The current betting line from BETMGM Sportsbook shows the Thunder favored by 7.5 points, with an over/under of 226.5 points for the game.
As the Thunder aim to extend their winning streak, fans eagerly await this matchup against the Mavericks, hoping for an exciting display of basketball.
