Pregame Primer: Small ball Thunder (11-2) host Luka-less Mavs (6-7)
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Game Info
NBA.com preview | Tip-off: 6:00 PM | Broadcast: Local/League Pass
3 Big Things
- Even. More. Injuries. Luka is a late scratch. Alex Caruso's hip injury was upgraded to a strain. I got a headache writing this. You know the rest.
- JDub All-Things. Buzz about Jalen Williams as a potential All-Star is growing while he shines from the 5. If OKC survives the rest of this centerless stretch on defense, he should be an All-Defense and DPOY candidate. Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford present a formidable, physical test to that "if".
- Team Shai > Team Luka. The Mavs have the slight edge stateside. But Team Canada embarrassed Donic and Slovenia in 2023 and then advanced much further in the 2024 Olympics. If and when the Thunder close the NBA gap, Shai will have Luka on global lockdown.
Prediction
OKC 96 DAL 85
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