Oklahoma City Thunder Defeats Dallas Mavericks

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 in the NBA Cup quarterfinal, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge with 39 points. The Thunder's strong defense limited Luka Doncic to just 16 points and forced 19 turnovers, allowing Oklahoma City to score 36 points off those mistakes. Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 18 and 10 points with 13 rebounds, respectively. The Thunder's largest lead reached 20 points during the game, demonstrating their control, especially in the third quarter. The Mavericks' loss ended their seven-game winning streak, and they will now face the loser of the Golden State-Houston matchup in a follow-up game. Oklahoma City will advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas, where they will play against the winner of the Golden State-Houston game.