Mavericks Defeat Thunder 106-98 in Dallas

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 106-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, overcoming a challenging game marked by multiple scoring runs. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 25 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington contributed 16 points each. The Thunder, missing star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to a wrist injury, fell behind by 20 at halftime but staged a comeback with a 26-6 run at the start of the second half. Despite their efforts, the Thunder struggled offensively in the fourth quarter, scoring only 22 points. Jalen Williams was the top scorer for Oklahoma City with 19 points, while all five Thunder starters finished in double figures. The win was crucial for the Mavericks, who had been facing a rough stretch, having lost nine of their last twelve games.