The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. This will be the second matchup of the season between the squads. Last time, OKC collected a rare win at Dallas on Oct. 27.
The Thunder (21-1) have won 13 in a row. They avoided a meltdown in their 124-112 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 38 points to close it out.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks (8-15) have won three in a row. They enjoyed a 118-108 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Cooper Flagg continues to stack up good performances with an efficient 22 points.
Here’s how to watch the Thunder game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Mavericks vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: Amazon Prime
Start time: 8:30 p.m. CT
Where to watch Mavericks vs. Thunder on livestream
Watch Mavericks vs. Thunder live on Amazon Prime
Mavericks vs. Thunder injury updates
Thunder: Lu Dort (adductor strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Alex Caruso (quad soreness) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out. Branden Carlson (nasal fracture) is available. Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is probable. Chris Youngblood (G League two-way) is probable.
Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (thumb splint) is available. Kyrie Irving (torn ACL) is out. Dereck Lively II (foot injury management) is out. PJ Washington (ankle sprain) is questionable. Daniel Gafford (ankle injury management) is questionable. Dante Exum (knee injury management) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Ajay Mitchell
- Cason Wallace
- Jalen Williams
- Chet Holmgren
Dallas Mavericks
- Ryan Nembhard
- Max Christie
- Cooper Flagg
- Naji Marshall
- Anthony Davis
Mavericks vs. Thunder predictions, picks, odds
Thunder 102, Mavericks 97: Both teams have found a groove recently. The Mavericks have played better after abandoning Flagg as the point guard. Plus, Davis being healthy has been a huge boost. Meanwhile, the Thunder have been the NBA’s best team. That said, Dallas’s size could pose problems for OKC as it’s without Hartenstein. That should even some things out with the talent gap. Expect a low-scoring affair as the Thunder struggle to win the possession battle due to a lack of size. But Gilgeous-Alexander should have another crunch-time masterpiece as he puts the Mavericks away in a close win.
ODDS: Thunder by 14.5 points
O/U: 227.5
All NBA Odds via BetMGM.
Thunder 2025-26 schedule
- Sunday, Dec. 7 at Jazz
- Wednesday, Dec. 10 vs. Suns
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 vs. Clippers
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