Thunder Gameday: Welcoming the Mavericks to Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Dallas Mavericks tonight, who’ve regarded a lot improved of late. With that in thoughts, Dallas is on the second evening of a back-to-back and there’s an opportunity Luka Doncic will relaxation.

Regardless, this might be a really aggressive matchup. This will probably be the Thunder’s final dwelling sport earlier than a troublesome highway journey.

ODDS: 

The Thunder enter the day as 2.5-point favorites in opposition to the Mavs, and the complete over/below is 227.5 factors.

KEYS TO THE GAME: 

This sport will probably be utterly totally different relying on whether or not or not Doncic performs. Early indications recommend he’ll certainly take the evening off, altering the Mavs’ offense totally.

Either method, a participant to regulate is Christian Wood, who might have a giant evening in opposition to the undersized and depleted Oklahoma City frontcourt. 

Additionally, rookie Jaden Hardy is lastly beginning to get minutes this season and has regarded strong. Coming off of a 15-point efficiency, he’ll possible be a focus of the offense tonight. 

RECORDS: 

Oklahoma City Thunder (17-22) vs. Dallas Mavericks (23-17)

WHEN: 

Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM CT

LOCATION: 

Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, OK

TV/RADIO: 

Bally Sports Oklahoma, NBA League Pass, 98.1 FM The Sports Animal

FINAL WORD: 

Following this contest the Thunder will start a highway journey, beginning in Miami in opposition to the Heat on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Mavericks will head to Los Angeles to tackle the Clippers.

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