The OKC Thunder and Dallas Mavericks cross swords in what guarantees to be an exhilarating regular-season matchup between two Western Convention contenders on Monday. The Thunder have picked up the place they left off final season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. are undefeated after three video games and could not have hoped for a greater begin to their title protection.
Probably the most commendable and scary factor is that OKC hasn’t been totally wholesome but, with key items sidelined. Regardless of being short-handed, the defending champs have come out of the gates firing on all cylinders. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 40-6-5 after three video games and is enjoying unimaginable basketball.
In the meantime, the Mavericks lastly notched their first win in Cooper Flagg’s period once they defeated the Toronto Raptors 139-129 at dwelling on Sunday. Dallas shall be on the second evening of a back-to-back, and for them to construct on their newest win, Jason Kidd’s staff must play flawless basketball in opposition to a well-rested and in-form Thunder squad.
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The rivalry between OKC and Dallas has been fierce. By way of head-to-head document, there’ not a lot to separate the 2 groups. In 178 regular-season video games, the Thunder maintain a slender 91-87 benefit. Nevertheless, the Mavericks received the season sequence 3-1 final time round.
OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks Harm Reviews
OKC Thunder damage report
Chet Holmgren is listed as “questionable” as soon as once more with low again soreness. He performed within the earlier recreation, and one can count on the previous Gonzaga standout to go well with up in opposition to the Mavericks.
In the meantime, six gamers have been dominated out. Jalen Williams (wrist surgical procedure), Alex Caruso (concussion), Kenrich Williams (knee surgical procedure), Nikola Matter (testicular surgical procedure) and Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) stay sidelined.
Dallas Mavericks damage report
Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, Brandon Williams and Dante Exum stay unavailable for the Mavericks. Irving (left knee surgical procedure), Gafford (proper ankle sprain), Williams (private causes) and Exum (proper knee damage administration) are dominated out.
OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks Beginning Lineups and Depth Charts
OKC Thunder beginning lineup and depth chart
The Thunder will follow their ordinary beginning lineup that has began to this point this season when wholesome. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shall be joined by Cason Wallace, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein within the beginning 5.
Dallas Mavericks beginning lineup and depth chart
The Mavericks’ beginning lineup will doubtless function Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and Dereck Energetic II.
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