Mavericks Defeat Thunder 106-98 Amid Roster Depletions

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-98 in a game significantly impacted by the absence of Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed his first game of the season due to a sprained wrist. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 25 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. contributed 16 points each, helping the team recover from a three-game losing streak. The Mavericks dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Thunder 41-17, but the Thunder managed to close the gap to just one point in the third. Ultimately, the Mavericks secured the win by outscoring the Thunder in the fourth quarter. This marked the first time this season that the Thunder did not have a 20-point scorer. Both teams faced roster challenges, with the Mavericks missing Luka Doncic and the Thunder missing key players.