Dallas Mavericks (6-7, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (11-2, first in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
Thunder -5.5; over/under is 228.5
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Dallas.
The Thunder are 8-2 in conference matchups. Oklahoma City ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 25.2 assists per game led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 6.2.
The Mavericks are 4-6 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is fourth in the league scoring 53.5 points per game in the paint led by Daniel Gafford averaging 10.9.
The Thunder average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 12.5 per game the Mavericks give up. The Mavericks are shooting 47.9% from the field, 6.4% higher than the 41.5% the Thunder's opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals for the Thunder.
Kyrie Irving is scoring 24.9 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Mavericks.
LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 8-2, averaging 115.2 points, 40.9 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 12.1 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.2 points per game.
Mavericks: 4-6, averaging 114.9 points, 41.9 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.4 points.
INJURIES: Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein: out (hand), Chet Holmgren: out (hip), Alex Caruso: out (hip), Jaylin Williams: out (hamstring), Nikola Topic: out for season (acl).
Mavericks: Dante Exum: out (wrist).
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