Mavericks at Thunder Preview and Injury Update: Sunday Evening Fun
An Exciting Matchup in the Heart of Oklahoma City
The Dallas Mavericks will be in Oklahoma City this Sunday evening, in what is expected to be an exciting matchup against the Thunder. The Mavericks are coming off of a tough loss to the Rockets, while the Thunder are looking to build on their recent win over the Lakers. Both teams are in the playoff hunt, so this game could have a big impact on the Western Conference standings.
Mavericks Injury Update
The Mavericks will be without Kristaps Porzingis, who is still recovering from a knee injury. Maxi Kleber is also questionable for the game with a calf injury.
Thunder Injury Update
The Thunder are relatively healthy, with no major injuries to report.
What to Expect from the Game
The Mavericks are a tough team to beat at home, but the Thunder have been playing well lately and should be confident coming into this game. The Thunder are led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 23.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. The Mavericks are led by Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game.
Prediction
This should be a close game, but the Mavericks should be able to pull out a win. They have more experience and they are playing at home. The Thunder are a young team with a lot of potential, but they still have some growing to do.