The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. This will be the second matchup of the season between the squads. Last time, OKC collected a rare win at Dallas on Oct. 27.
The Thunder (21-1) have won 13 in a row. They avoided a meltdown in their 124-112 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 38 points to close it out.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks (8-15) have won three in a row. They enjoyed a 118-108 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Cooper Flagg continues to stack up good performances with an efficient 22 points.
For the Thunder, the same group of guys will be out. Lu Dort (adductor strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Alex Caruso (quad soreness) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out. Branden Carlson (nasal fracture) is available. Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is probable. Chris Youngblood (G League two-way) is probable.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are also without several names. Cooper Flagg (thumb splint) is available. Kyrie Irving (torn ACL) is out. Dereck Lively II (foot injury management) is out. PJ Washington (ankle sprain) is questionable. Daniel Gafford (ankle injury management) is questionable. Dante Exum (knee injury management) is out.
Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 8:30 p.m. CT.