Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 100-87, pulling away to win by 13 behind an efficient offensive night. The Thunder shot 33-of-53 from the field (62.0%) and finished with 22 assists, consistently generating high-quality looks and converting at a strong rate. Dallas, meanwhile, shot 24-of-54 (44.0%) and leaned heavily on its perimeter game, going 9-of-31 from three.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 30 points and set the tone as Oklahoma City repeatedly found ways to score in the half court. Chet Holmgren added 19 points, providing a secondary scoring punch, while Isaiah Joe chipped in 14 to help keep the Thunder’s offense steady. Despite Oklahoma City going 8-of-39 from three, its elite overall field-goal efficiency and ball movement helped it maintain control.
Dallas got 18 points from Caleb Martin and 14 from Brandon Williams, and the Mavericks did work on the glass with a 49-46 rebounding edge. However, the Thunder’s shot-making inside the arc and ability to convert assisted opportunities outweighed Dallas’ extra possessions. The Mavericks also finished with 20 assists, but they couldn’t match Oklahoma City’s efficiency across four quarters.
Going forward, the Thunder can point to their 62.0% shooting and balanced scoring as a blueprint—especially if their three-point accuracy improves from this game. For Dallas, the rebounding advantage was a positive, but the Mavericks will likely need more consistent scoring beyond the top options and a more efficient overall shooting night to keep pace with high-efficiency opponents.