Mavericks to face undefeated Thunder in Dallas primetime game
The Dallas Mavericks will play the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, with the game airing on ESPN and commentary by Dave Pasch, Jeremy Lin and Jorge Sedano.
Key points
- Oklahoma City enters the game 4‑0, having beaten the Phoenix Suns 125‑114 on Monday.
- Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and Ajay Mitchell scored 56 points in that win.
- Dallas is 2‑2 after a four‑point victory over the Miami Heat, with Cooper Flagg leading the team with 29 points.
- The Thunder will be without Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams.
- Oklahoma City used nine players with at least 20 minutes in its last game, showing a group‑effort approach.
The Dallas Mavericks will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday evening in a primetime NBA matchup.
Game details
Tipoff is scheduled for just after 8:40 p.m. at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, and the contest will be broadcast nationally on ESPN with Dave Pasch, Jeremy Lin and Jorge Sedano providing commentary.
Team records and recent results
Oklahoma City enters the game with a 4‑0 record, having defeated the Phoenix Suns 125‑114 on Monday; Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and Ajay Mitchell combined for 56 points in that win. The Thunder will be without Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams.
Dallas sits at 2‑2 after a four‑point victory over the Miami Heat on Monday. In that game Cooper Flagg posted 29 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and eight steals, while two‑way guard Walter Clayton Jr. contributed 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes.
Key notes
Oklahoma City used nine players who logged at least 20 minutes in its most recent contest, indicating a continued group‑effort approach.
Your questions, answered
When does the Mavericks vs Thunder game start?
The game starts just after 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Who will commentate the game on ESPN?
Dave Pasch, Jeremy Lin and Jorge Sedano will provide commentary for the broadcast.
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