the Mavericks scratch out a gritty win against the Thunder

Kyrie Irving embraces Thunder-Mavericks rivalry: 'It’s personal'
Even without important pieces like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Dereck Lively II, both teams' role players simmered the beef between the ball clubs. The usually well-mannered Thunder were hit with multiple technical fouls. PJ Washington continued to poke the bear.
With Kyrie Irving back, the Mavericks scratch out a gritty win against the Thunder
That decision forced the Thunder to stick close to the Mavericks' role players throughout the first quarter. Once Washington scored the first five points, Irving asserted himself and drained a 3-pointer before finishing at the basket with a finger roll to give the Mavericks an early 10-0 lead.
Is Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving playing vs. Thunder? Latest injury update
The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Kyrie Irving did not play in the Mavericks’ 119-116 defeat against the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday, but will the Mavs star return on Friday?
Will Kyrie Irving play tonight against the OKC Thunder? Latest update on the Dallas Mavericks star's injury report (January 17, 2025)
The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for a crucial game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with star guard Kyrie Irving's status uncertain due to a lumbar back sprain. Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a left calf strain,
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving aims to avoid ‘surgery’ with back injury management
Kyrie Irving may have returned to the court Friday to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat top-seeded Oklahoma City, but his ongoing back injury will require rest in some instances. Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was an example of Irving’s latest injury management because of a bulging disc in his back.
3 Takeaways From Mavericks' Massive Short-Handed Win Over OKC Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a three-game losing streak, including a controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans ...
Mavericks beat Thunder 106-98 as OKC All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits with wrist injury
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. added 16 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat ...
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Player grades: Beef grows as SGA-less Thunder suffer 106-98 loss to Luka-less Mavericks
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Shorthanded OKC Thunder Fall 106-98 Against Mavericks in Tumultuous Game of Runs
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Thunder vs. Mavericks NBA game time, TV channel & live stream – January 17
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Thunder vs. Mavericks odds, predictions, stats, recent trends, and Best Bets for January 17
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Jason Kidd Sends 7-Word Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Statement, He’s Not Wrong
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently commented on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.