Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 100-87 win over Mavericks

March 1, 2026, 10:37 p.m. CT

Mar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) dunks the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 100-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. They led by as many as 22 points and by double-digit points for most of the night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 30 points and five assists. Chet Holmgren had 19 points and nine rebounds. Isaiah Joe had 14 points and five rebounds. Jared McCain scored 11 points.

Meanwhile, Caleb Martin had 18 points and three rebounds. Max Christie finished with 14 points and seven rebounds. Brandon Williams tallied 14 points and three rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 13-point win over the Mavericks:

Mar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks the ball over Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesDALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder makes a move with the ball past Ryan Nembhard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)Mar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; (from left) Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton (20) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) and forward Caleb Martin (16) and guard Brandon Williams (10) and forward Daniel Gafford (21) look on from the team bench during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard (9) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) looks to move the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts to a foul call during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont (left) sits court side with Mavs fan Nicholas Dickason (right) during the second half of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) dunks the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard AJ Johnson (8) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) and forward Daniel Gafford (21) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the gold NBA logo on the jersey of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) makes a jump shot over Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after he dunks the ball over Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on from the team bench during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrate after Gilgeous-Alexander dunks the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) grabs a rebound in front of Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cisse (30) grabs the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and head coach Mark Daigneault look on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up court past Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) and guard Brandon Williams (10) knock the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) looks to move the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) dunks the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and center Chet Holmgren (7) look on during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) battle for the rebound during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton (20) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) battle for the loose ball during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the empty seats in the upper concourse during the first quarter between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) battle for the loose ball during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) makes a layup shot Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesDALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Cooper Flagg #32, Brandon Williams #10 and Moussa Cisse #30 of the Dallas Mavericks watch play from their team's bench during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches play during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder makes a move to the basket against Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder makes a move to the basket past Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is defended by Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket against Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)Need a news break? 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