Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA

Luguentz Dort's Defense Crucial in OKC Thunder's NBA Cup Win Over Dallas Mavericks
The Oklahoma City Thunder forward did a number on Luka Doncic defensively, holding him to a subpar scoring performance.
Why Thunder's rout of Mavericks in NBA Cup was measuring-stick win for OKC | Mussatto
The Mavericks have been the Thunder’s kryptonite. Dallas ousted OKC in the conference semifinals last May, and no matter what the standings say, the Mavericks remain the Thunder
Luka Dončić stifled by Thunder defense as Mavericks bow out of NBA Cup
"That’s probably one of the worst halves I’ve ever played," Dončić said of his first half in the 118-104 loss.
Mavericks Fall Short to Thunder, 118-104, Eliminated From NBA Cup
Luka Doncic ended with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, but his slow start was tough to overcome with just two points through the first three quarters. OKC did a tremendous job of keeping the ball out of his hands before Doncic forced the action in the fourth quarter. Kyrie Irving was also mostly limited with 17 points on 7/14 shooting.
Thunder defeat Mavericks 118-104 in NBA Cup quarterfinals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Williams scored 18 points and Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who will play Wednesday’s Golden State-Houston winner in a semifinal on Saturday in Las Vegas.
How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated Luka Dončić to lead Thunder past Mavericks in NBA Cup quarterfinals
In a battle of the two hottest teams and two of the biggest stars in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show with 39 points to lead the Thunder past the Mavericks 118-104 to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals.
Mavericks vs. Thunder prediction: NBA Cup odds, picks, bets
The Thunder are allowing the fifth-fewest threes per game (12.6) and the second-lowest three-point percentage (33.3 percent). When the Mavericks took on the Thunder in OKC last month, Thompson was a virtual no-show, scoring just five points in 25 minutes on 1-of-11 shooting and 1-of-8 from three.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Predictions and odds for NBA Cup game
The NBA Cup quarterfinals will feature the Dallas Mavericks facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here is what to know ahead of the game.
Mark Daigneault, OKC Thunder players react to Chet Holmgren's presence in NBA Cup win
The only commonality between the Oklahoma City Thunder's 118-104 NBA Cup quarterfinal win over the Dallas Mavericks and the rest of their regular-season schedule is they count the same towards the standings.
Chet Holmgren attends first Thunder game since injury, inspires NBA Cup win vs Mavericks
Chet Holmgren made a sideline appearance during the OKC Thunder's 118-104 home win over Dallas on Tuesday in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
Chet Holmgren delivers motivating pregame speech before Thunder win vs Mavericks
What Chet Holmgren told his Thunder teammates before their NBA Cup quarter-final matchup against the Mavericks
Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Handling of the Dallas Mavericks
The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals after Tuesday night, where they defeated the Dallas Mavericks ...
Mavericks vs. Thunder Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for December 10
It’s Tuesday, December 10, and the Dallas Mavericks (16 - 8) and Oklahoma City Thunder (18 - 5) are all set to square off ...
Mavericks get PJ Washington, Naji Marshall injury updates for Thunder game
PJ Washington and Naji Marshall received updates ahead of the Mavericks' NBA Cup game on Tuesday against the Thunder.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder take No. 1 spot from Cavs, Suns tumble without Kevin Durant, Grizzlies in top five
Is this the apex of mid-December NBA basketball? The NBA Cup is in full swing, with four excellent games sending the ...
Luka Doncic, Mavs learn next opponent following wild finish to Warriors-Rockets in NBA Cup
Dallas was awaiting its next foe after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals Tuesday.