Game 24: Dallas Mavericks (8-15) @ OKC Thunder (21-1) | 8:30pm CST

[Smitty]

[Smitty]

@GrantAfseth
P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford have been ruled out against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Neither player was at Dallas Mavericks shootaround at Paycom Center.


@Rylan_Stiles
Thunder injury report vs. Mavericks:
Alex Caruso (Quad Contusion) OUT
Lu Dort (Adductor strain) OUT
Isaiah Hartenstein (Right Solaris Strain) OUT
Thomas Sorber (ACL) OUT
Nikola Topic (Surgery Recovery) OUT

Thunder have added Isaiah Joe (Knee Soreness) as questionable to the injury report. Brooks Barnhizer and Chris Youngblood are each probable to play in this one after their good outings with the Blue yesterday.

[Nowitzki Way]

Lu Dort being out is the best news of the day. I dont have to watch his bs tonight.

[SleepingHero]

Im not expecting much this game, but I am intrigued to see how Nemby deals with some length.


Plus AD. Going to be keenly watching his lift and power on his jumpers.

[SleepingHero]

Okay. That was one of the best defensive quarters the Mavs have played in the last 2 years.

Everyone played great defense. Zero complaints.

[SleepingHero]

Ok. Time to sit DLo. These turnovers are ridiculous.

[SleepingHero]

OH MY GOD NEMBY ARE YOU KIDDING ME

[Chicagojk]

OKC just drains the life out of you, nothing is coming easy for Dallas in the second. Impressive it is only a 5 point game now. They are just so tough on defense. Dallas has played well.

[SleepingHero]

AD's body language has been horrific on offense. Guys aren't finding him and he's pouting heavy.

[SleepingHero]

Flagg hasn't been solid on offense yet. No rhythm and OKC isn't making it easy. But he's done some impressive stuff getting to the rim and drawing fouls.

[Chicagojk]

Brandon Williams playing well so far. I like the role they have for DLO now. You can see why the offense struggled when he was trying to run it though. Much better off ball.

[SleepingHero]

SGA gets the most ridiculous calls its crazy. That rip through move is such a non-basketball move it should never be called.

[Mavs2021]

AD's body language has been horrific on offense. Guys aren't finding him and he's pouting heavy.

All good. Bulls lost another game. We must insist on 2026 unprotected, then we move White + Klay to the Bucks for their 1st to help them keep Giannis. Play their desperation.  One of them will be in the lottery guaranteed and possible it will be both.

[SleepingHero]

Brandon Williams playing well so far.  I like the role they have for DLO now.  You can see why the offense struggled when he was trying to run it though.  Much better off ball.

I still think DLo is too loose with the ball when he's out there. So many dumb little turnovers that add up.

[SleepingHero]

All good. Bulls lost another game. We must insist on 2026 unprotected, then we move White + Klay to the Bucks for their 1st to help them keep Giannis. Play their desperation.  One of them will be in the lottery guaranteed and possible it will be both.

Bulls have nothing good aside their picks and it appears they aren't interested in serious offers for one the best centers in the league.

[Chicagojk]

Kidd probably kept Powell and Williams in too long. A few possessions and it is an 8 point game. Powell going 1-4 from the foul line is tough.

[SleepingHero]

That's SGA's 3rd foul isn't it?

[DanSchwartzgan]

That's SGA's 3rd foul isn't it?

2nd.  They overturned one.

[SleepingHero]

Kidd probably kept Powell and Williams in too long.  A few possessions and it is an 8 point game.  Powell going 1-4 from the foul line is tough.

I think the lead has coincided with SGA just going to a FT parade.

Its genuinely gross to watch.

[Chicagojk]

He is damn good but so frustrsting to watch