Maverikers rout Thunder 120-96 behind Flagg’s double-double

Turning Point

The Dallas Mavericks found their offensive rhythm in the third quarter, breaking a tight contest with a decisive surge that ultimately sealed their victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. After trailing by just two points entering the final period, Dallas outscored their visitors 23-10 to establish control at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday.

Game Flow

The Mavericks (3-2) started strong, taking a 33-30 lead after the first quarter. They maintained momentum into halftime, extending their advantage to 65-60 before the break. The Thunder (4-1) fought back in the third, trimming the deficit to 78-71 on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s three-pointer, but Dallas responded with a 23-10 run in the fourth quarter to pull away.

The final score was 120-96. The Mavericks’ defense held Oklahoma City to just 15 points in the fourth quarter, while their offense continued to click. Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 26 points and 8 assists. Daniel Gafford dominated the glass for the home team with 11 rebounds.

For Oklahoma City, Ajay Mitchell was the top scorer with 29 points. Jared McCain contributed 4 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 14 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Thunder could not overcome Dallas’s balanced attack and defensive pressure in the final period.

Records

The win improves Dallas to 3-2 on the season. Oklahoma City falls to 4-1. The game was played at the American Airlines Center with an attendance of 18,111.

Sources

ESPN