Shorthanded Mavericks Stun Thunder with Gritty Victory
The Dallas Mavericks secured a hard-fought 121-115 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite missing star player Luka Dončić and other key contributors. Kyrie Irving and Spencer Dinwiddie led the scoring, while P.J. Washington dominated the boards with a career-high 19 rebounds. The Mavericks overcame 20 turnovers and a strong performance from the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams to end their six-game road losing streak. This victory marks the Mavericks' third win against the Thunder this season, making them the only team to defeat Oklahoma City multiple times.