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The OKC Thunder are returning home from a three-game road trip to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The two teams battled earlier this season, with the Thunder prevailing in a 101-94 victory.
Fresh off a 124-112 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the Thunder have stacked 13 straight wins, outscoring their opponents by an average of 123.33 to 115.33 in their last three games.
Even with injuries sidelining several key players, including Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort and Alex Caruso, the reigning champions continue to find ways to win. When something does break down, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is there to bail them out.
Plenty of chatter has surrounded the Mavericks’ poor start to the season, but the general feeling is that a turnaround is on the horizon with the return of Anthony Davis to the lineup.
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They went 16-4 in November in Davis’ absence. Since his return, Dallas has gone 4-1, sitting 5.0 games ahead of the last-placed Pelicans and 3.0 games behind the Warriors in the Western Conference standings.
Still, there are plenty of games left to be played, and this is a squad missing some big names that still knows how to win. And once everyone is pulling the rope equally, the results should be there for them once again.
Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Charts Tonight (Dec. 5)
Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
The Mavericks will be without the services of Kyrie Irving (torn ACL), Dereck Lively (foot) and Dante Exum (knee).
Meanwhile, PJ Washington (ankle sprain) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) are expected to undergo a late medical checkup to determine their availability. Both are listed as questionable.
Coach Jason Kidd is expected to go with the lineup that beat the Miami Heat on Wednesday: Anthony Davis, Naji Marshall, Cooper Flagg, Max Christie and Ryan Nembhard.
OKC Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
The Thunder could be missing eight players for the clash with Dallas. Alex Caruso (quad), Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) and Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) are set to continue their spell on the sidelines.
Isaiah Joe (knee soreness) is listed as questionable, while Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) and Chris Youngblood (G League two-way) are probable.
Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell are expected to be the starters.
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