Thunder Edge Mavericks in Close Contest
Monday, October 27, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · American Airlines Center
Oklahoma City Thunder 101, Dallas Mavericks 94, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks?
Oklahoma City Thunder beat Dallas Mavericks 101-94 at American Airlines Center on October 27, 2025.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 101-94 in a tightly contested matchup at the American Airlines Center. This victory extends the Thunder's impressive start to the season, as they remain undefeated with a record of 4-0, while the Mavericks fall to 1-3. The Thunder have now taken a 2-0 lead in the season series against the Mavericks, having previously defeated them 121-115 on January 24, 2025.
In terms of recent form, the Mavericks have struggled, holding a home record of 1-3 and a last 10 record of 3-7. They have averaged 108.0 points scored per game while allowing 119.7 points. Their most recent game saw them secure a win against the Toronto Raptors, where they scored 139 points but had lost to the Washington Wizards and the San Antonio Spurs in the games prior. The Mavericks' last five games show a record of 2-3, with an average of 111.8 points scored and 121.0 points allowed.
Conversely, the Thunder are on a remarkable winning streak, having won their last seven games. Their last 10 games reflect an 8-2 record, with an impressive scoring average of 123.3 points while allowing 115.6 points. Their last five games have been particularly dominant, with an average of 128.6 points scored and 114.0 points allowed. The Thunder's away record stands at 5-1, showcasing their ability to perform well outside of their home arena.
In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Mavericks had three players listed as day-to-day: Santi Aldama (knee), Kyrie Irving (knee), and Dereck Lively II (foot). The Thunder also had several players dealing with injuries, including Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring), all listed as day-to-day.
The market had positioned the Thunder as favorites, reflecting their strong start to the season. The odds were attributed to the provider, suggesting confidence in the Thunder's ability to maintain their winning streak against the Mavericks.
The game was played under typical conditions for a late October evening, with both teams showcasing their strengths. Fans were treated to an exciting fourth quarter where the Thunder managed to hold off the Mavericks' attempts to close the gap. Key scoring plays included Anthony Davis making crucial layups and free throws, while D'Angelo Russell contributed with a driving floating jump shot that kept the Thunder ahead.
Overall, the matchup highlighted the Thunder's current form and ability to perform under pressure, while the Mavericks will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they look to improve their record moving forward.
Injury report
- Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks
- Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
- Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
- Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
- Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder
Leaders
- PointsAnthony Davis26Dallas Mavericks
- AssistsD'Angelo Russell10Dallas Mavericks
- ReboundsAnthony Davis11Dallas Mavericks
- PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander23Oklahoma City Thunder
- AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander8Oklahoma City Thunder
- ReboundsIsaiah Hartenstein12Oklahoma City Thunder
Recent form
Dallas Mavericks
Last 10: 3-7Streak W1108 scored · 119.7 allowed per game3-4 at home
- W139-129vs Toronto RaptorsOct 26
- L107-117vs Washington WizardsOct 25
- L92-125vs San Antonio SpursOct 23
- L97-132at Memphis GrizzliesApr 13
- W124-102vs Toronto RaptorsApr 12
- L97-112vs Los Angeles LakersApr 9
- L104-135at LA ClippersApr 6
- L91-114at LA ClippersApr 5
- W120-118vs Atlanta HawksApr 3
- L109-113vs Brooklyn NetsApr 1
Oklahoma City Thunder
Last 10: 8-2Streak W7123.3 scored · 115.6 allowed per game5-1 away
- W117-100at Atlanta HawksOct 25
- W141-135at Indiana PacersOct 23
- W125-124vs Houston RocketsOct 21
- W115-100at New Orleans PelicansApr 13
- W145-111at Utah JazzApr 12
- W125-112at Phoenix SunsApr 10
- W136-120vs Los Angeles LakersApr 9
- L99-126vs Los Angeles LakersApr 6
- L111-125at Houston RocketsApr 5
- W119-103vs Detroit PistonsApr 3
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
Box score
| Stat | Oklahoma City Thunder | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 42-90 | 33-87 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 6-30 | 12-39 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 31 |
| Free throws | 11-13 | 16-22 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 55 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 46 | 30 |
| Assists | 21 | 20 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 68 | 36 |
| Fouls | 23 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 22 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter69-58Naji Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter72-58Chet Holmgren makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Williams assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-59D'Angelo Russell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter74-59Aaron Wiggins makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter75-59Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter76-59Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter76-61P.J. Washington makes driving layup (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 3rd Quarter78-61Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes layup
- 3rd Quarter78-64Jaden Hardy makes 24-foot three point jumper (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 3rd Quarter80-64Ajay Mitchell makes 3-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter81-64Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter81-66P.J. Washington makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter83-66Ajay Mitchell makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter85-66Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter85-69Jaden Hardy makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 3rd Quarter86-69Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter87-69Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter89-69Aaron Wiggins makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter91-69Isaiah Hartenstein makes dunk (Chet Holmgren assists)
- 4th Quarter91-70P.J. Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-71P.J. Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-73Jaden Hardy makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter91-74Jaden Hardy makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter93-74Ajay Mitchell makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot (Cason Wallace assists)
- 4th Quarter93-77Max Christie makes 23-foot three point jumper (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter93-78Anthony Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-79Anthony Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-81Jaden Hardy makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter93-84P.J. Washington makes 23-foot three point jumper (Anthony Davis assists)
- 4th Quarter93-87Max Christie makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jaden Hardy assists)
- 4th Quarter93-89Anthony Davis makes 12-foot jumper (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter95-89Isaiah Hartenstein makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter95-91Anthony Davis makes driving layup (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter95-92Anthony Davis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter95-94D'Angelo Russell makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Anthony Davis assists)
- 4th Quarter97-94Isaiah Hartenstein makes driving layup (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 4th Quarter98-94Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-94Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-94Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-94Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Dallas Mavericks, below favours Oklahoma City Thunder.
Venue
- American Airlines CenterDallas, TX
- Attendance19303
- OfficialsEric Dalen, Marc Davis, Evan Scott
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