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Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Nov 17, 2024 Box Scores
Starting Lineups
Dallas Mavericks
* G Luka Dončić
* G Spencer Dinwiddie
* F Dorian Finney-Smith
* F Maxi Kleber
* C Christian Wood
Oklahoma City Thunder
* G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
* G Josh Giddey
* F Jalen Williams
* F Darius Bazley
* C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Game Summary
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Thursday night at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points and 7 assists.
The Mavericks took an early lead and never trailed in the game. They led by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, but the Thunder cut the lead to 4 points with just over 2 minutes remaining in the game. However, the Mavericks were able to hold on for the win.
The Mavericks were led by their "Big Three" of Dončić, Dinwiddie, and Wood. Dončić was efficient from the field, shooting 12-of-21, and he also hit 3-of-8 from 3-point range. Dinwiddie was 5-of-12 from the field and 3-of-6 from 3-point range, while Wood was 4-of-9 from the field.
The Thunder were led by Gilgeous-Alexander, who was 12-of-23 from the field and 3-of-7 from 3-point range. Giddey was also impressive, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The Mavericks improved to 11-6 with the win, while the Thunder fell to 7-10.
* Luka Dončić's 35-point performance was his fifth 30-point game of the season.
* Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33-point performance was his fourth 30-point game of the season.
* Josh Giddey's 16-point, 10-rebound, 7-assist performance was his first triple-double of the season.
Post-Game Quotes
"I'm really proud of our team," Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said. "We played hard and together, and we got the win."
"We're still a young team," Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said. "We're learning and growing, and we're going to get better."
Conclusion
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Thursday night at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points and 7 assists.