Mavericks Hand Thunder First Loss of Season

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96 at home, handing them their first loss of the season. Oklahoma City was without several key players, including Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, who suffered serious injuries, as well as Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso. Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 29 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21; Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving fueled Dallas in their home-season debut. The Thunder fell to 4-1 and are set to face the undefeated Houston Rockets next.