Thunder
MavericksThe Dallas Mavericks routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96 on Wednesday, October 28, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.
The Mavericks led 65-59 at halftime. They did the most damage in the fourth quarter, winning it 26-15. The biggest lead for the Mavericks was 27 points; the Thunder led by as many as 3.
Top performers
Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 26 points on 10-of-23 shooting, with 5 rebounds and 8 assists. P.J. Washington added 18 points and 9 rebounds. For the Thunder, Ajay Mitchell had 29 points on 12-of-20 shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Double-double: Isaiah Hartenstein (10 points and 14 rebounds). The Mavericks bench outscored the Thunder reserves 43-19.
- Ajay Mitchell (OKC): 29 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 12-20 FG, 28 MIN
- Cooper Flagg (DAL): 26 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST, 10-23 FG, 33 MIN
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 21 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 7-19 FG, 28 MIN
- P.J. Washington (DAL): 18 PTS, 9 REB, 0 AST, 7-16 FG, 27 MIN
- Kyrie Irving (DAL): 15 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 6-14 FG, 27 MIN
- Zaccharie Risacher (DAL): 13 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 5-6 FG, 29 MIN
By the numbers
The Mavericks shot 47.4% from the field (46-of-97) and went 16-of-45 from three-point range; the Thunder shot 41.4% and went 5-of-32 from deep. The Mavericks won the rebounding battle 49-43. Fast-break points favored the Mavericks, 17-0. Assists: Mavericks 30, Thunder 17.
Context
The Mavericks improved to 3-2 with their second straight win, while the Thunder fell to 4-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Mavericks visit the Timberwolves on Thursday, Nov 12; the Thunder visit the Clippers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,111 at American Airlines Center. Officials: James Williams, Marat Kogut and Brandon Adair.