A Dominant Home Performance
The Dallas Mavericks secured a decisive 120-96 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The win improves Dallas’s record to 3-2, while the Thunder fall to 4-1 on the season. An attendance of 18,111 witnessed a game where the home team established control early and never relinquished it.
First Half: Early Control
Dallas opened with intensity, taking a 33-30 lead by the end of the first quarter. Cooper Flagg was instrumental in this opening period, contributing significantly to the Mavericks' offensive flow. The Thunder answered with resilience, closing the first half tied at 51-51 after a hard-fought second quarter that saw Oklahoma City outscore Dallas 29-32 in the period.
Throughout the opening 24 minutes, Flagg’s versatility was on full display. He finished with 26 points and eight assists for Dallas. The Mavericks managed to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring Oklahoma City 29-22 to build a substantial cushion. Key baskets from Kyrie Irving and Max Christie helped extend the lead, pushing the score to 81-73 by the start of the fourth quarter.
Fourth Quarter: Pulling Away
The Mavericks did not slow down in the final period, outscoring the Thunder 26-15 to seal the 24-point victory. Cooper Flagg continued his efficient performance, adding crucial points and facilitating the offense. For Oklahoma City, Ajay Mitchell was the standout performer, leading all scorers with 29 points.
