- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
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The Dallas Mavericks (2-2) will clash with the unbeaten Oklahoma City Thunder (4-0) at the American Airlines Center this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Thunder triumphed over the Suns, finishing with a score of 125-114. They recorded 20 personal fouls, while the Suns were called for 24. From downtown, Oklahoma City converted 18 of their 50 attempts. The Suns, on the other hand, hit 72.0% at the free throw line, making 18 of 25 shots. Phoenix secured 38 rebounds (14 offensive and 24 defensive) and blocked 7 shots. They managed to distribute 29 assists while notching 7 steals during the game. Defensively, Oklahoma City held their opponent to a shooting percentage of 42.9% on 39 of 91 attempts. The Thunder dished out 24 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 3 steals. On the boards, they claimed 48, with 12 being offensive. At the charity stripe, the Thunder successfully shot 25 of 29 for a rate of 86.2%. Their overall field goal success was 51.2%, hitting 44 out of 86 attempts, alongside 12 three-pointers out of 32 attempts.
Ajay Mitchell played a pivotal role in the victory, shooting 62.5% from the field and recording 5 assists. Over 25 minutes, he grabbed 2 rebounds and scored a total of 30 points, hitting 10 of 16 shots.
The Thunder enter this matchup with a stellar 4-0 record. They average 15.0 turnovers per game while committing 20.0 fouls. Collectively, Oklahoma City pulls down 46.8 rebounds per game and has amassed 93 assists this season, placing them 13th in league rankings for assists. Their three-point shooting sits at 34.6% (45 of 130), and they boast an 87.5% success rate from the free throw line. Offensively, they score an average of 111.3 points per game, ranked 21st in the NBA, shooting 44.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Thunder force 18.8 turnovers per game and draw 22.5 fouls. They rank 20th in assisting opponents with 97 assists allowed this season. Their defensive stats include a 41.2% shooting percentage allowed (143 of 347) and an average of 43.5 rebounds given up per game. The Thunder are top in the league for points allowed per game at 100.8, permitting opponents to shoot 32.9% from beyond the arc.
In their previous game, the Mavericks edged out the Heat with a score of 113-109. Dallas conceded 42 rebounds to Miami, 10 of which were offensive. They finished the game shooting 31.7% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 41 attempts, and were 14 out of 25 at the free throw line, representing a 56.0% conversion rate. The Heat converted 41 of their 92 shots, giving them a 44.6% shooting percentage. The Mavericks concluded the game making 43 of 94 field goals, which amounts to 45.7%, while also burying 14 of 46 three-point attempts for a 30.4% rate. They converted 13 free throws for a remarkable 92.9%. During this matchup, the Heat committed 14 fouls, providing the Mavericks ample charity stripe opportunities. Dallas experienced 17 turnovers but also recorded 11 steals. The team collectively gathered 51 rebounds, split into 38 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds.
Cooper Flagg significantly contributed to the Mavericks with 29 points, shot 12 for 23 (52.2%), and secured 6 rebounds, playing 40 minutes and distributing 11 assists.
The Mavericks are currently at a 2-2 mark for the season. They commit an average of 23.5 personal fouls and maintain a 76.1% accuracy from the free throw line. Their assist rate per game stands at 27.0, ranking 9th in the league, while turnovers average 18.5 per game. So far this season, they’ve scored a total of 450 points (112.5 points per game) and averaged 43.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting a commendable 49.6% from the field, placing them 3rd in the NBA.
Defensively, the Mavericks rank 18th in points allowed per game at 116.0. They force an average of 15.8 turnovers and allow teams a shooting percentage of 47.4% from the field (21st in the league). Their defensive stats reveal a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.8% (51 of 151), while opponents convert 67.0% of their free throws. The Mavericks also give up an average of 29.8 assists and 42.3 rebounds each game, ranked 28th and 10th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Dallas
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