Preview 77 of 82: Thunder vs Mavericks
Time: 2:30 PM CST
TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma
The Thunder (44-32) are looking to bounce back this afternoon in Oklahoma City, taking on the visiting Dallas Mavericks (29-46) at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Despite losing to the Nuggets on Friday night, the Thunder clinched a playoff berth with a Kings loss yesterday in Houston. With the postseason now a guarantee, OKC will try to improve their current standing (8th) with a win over the Luka Doncic-less Mavericks, as the Rookie of the Year favorite will sit with a thigh contusion.
Tip-off is at 2:30 PM CST and will be televised on Fox Sports Oklahoma. The Thunder are 12-point home favorites according to Odds Shark.
Injury Report
Thunder
- Andre Roberson: Out — Knee
Mavs
- Luka Doncic: Out — Thigh
- Kristaps Porzingis: Out — Knee
- Tim Hardaway Jr.: Out — Leg
- JJ Barea: Out — Achilles
Probable Starters
Mavs: Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Justin Jackson, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Powell
Stats
Advanced
| Team | ORTG | DRTG | NET RTG | PACE | PIE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | 109.7 | 106.4 | 3.3 | 103.33 | 50.5 |
| MIL | 113.6 | 104.8 | 8.8 | 103.52 | 55.5 |
Four Factors
| Team | EFG | FTA% | TO% | OREB% | OP EFG | OP FTA | OP TO | OP OREB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | 51.3 | 0.268 | 13.4 | 29.9 | 52.3 | 0.272 | 16.1 | 26.2 |
| MIL | 55.0 | 0.255 | 13.3 | 25.0 | 50.2 | 0.222 | 12.8 | 24.4 |
Previous Results
Mavs lead season series 2-1
