Shorthanded Mavericks Stun Thunder with Gritty Victory
The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a gritty 121-115 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night at the Paycom Center, despite being severely shorthanded. The Mavericks, playing without star Luka Dončić and several other key players, relied on a collective effort to secure the win, improving their record to 24-21. The Thunder, who entered the game with a league-best 36-7 record, fell to 36-8.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 24 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie delivered a standout performance with 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting. P.J. Washington was a force on both ends, contributing 22 points and a career-high 19 rebounds, along with three steals and two blocks. The Mavericks overcame 20 turnovers and a combined 64 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31 points) and Jalen Williams (33 points) to secure the win.
The game was marked by physical play, including the ejection of Thunder guard Luguentz Dort for a flagrant foul in the third quarter. The Mavericks capitalized on the momentum, building a double-digit lead and holding off a late Thunder surge. Dallas also received key contributions from role players, including Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who scored 14 points off the bench.
The victory was significant for the Mavericks, who had lost five of their last six games and were on a six-game road losing streak. It also marked their third win in four meetings against the Thunder this season, making them the only team to beat Oklahoma City multiple times this year. The Thunder, who had won 13 straight home games prior to this loss, struggled to contain Dallas’ balanced attack despite Gilgeous-Alexander’s continued dominance.
Both teams were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, with the Thunder coming off a 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz and the Mavericks falling 115-114 to the Minnesota Timberwolves the previous night. The Mavericks’ resilience and depth were on full display, as they overcame injuries and fatigue to secure a crucial road win.
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