the Mavericks scratch out a gritty win against the Thunder

Kyrie Irving embraces Thunder-Mavericks rivalry: 'It’s personal'
Kyrie Irving — an expert in rivalries — agreed that the Thunder and Mavericks have become arch-nemesis. “It’s personal. I think it’s the start of a healthy rivalry," Irving said. "... We’re gonna be seeing them a lot over the next few years so it’s good that you set the precedent now what it’s gonna be like.
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.
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving gets brutally honest on his injury concern
Kyrie Irving returned from injury on Friday night and led the Dallas Mavericks to a big 106-98 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving scored 25 points and added five rebounds and five assists in a quality effort despite still dealing with a lumbar back sprain.
Mavericks dodge major bullet with Kyrie Irving after initial scary concerns
After their Friday night victory over the OKC Thunder, the Dallas Mavericks appear to have dodged a massive bullet given Kyrie Irving's post-game testimony.
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
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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 ...
Shorthanded OKC Thunder Fall 106-98 Against Mavericks in Tumultuous Game of Runs
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost 106-98 against the Dallas Mavericks Friday night. Oklahoma City trailed by 20 at halftime and ...
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Player grades: Beef grows as SGA-less Thunder suffer 106-98 loss to Luka-less Mavericks
The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The rare defeat had plenty of caveats for both ...
Thunder forward Jalen Williams' honest admission to Mavericks' stifling defense
Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 20-point deficit in a 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Mark Daigneault delivered his honest take on the loss before Williams ...
Thunder vs. Mavericks odds, predictions, stats, recent trends, and Best Bets for January 17
The Thunder are currently 16-4 on the road with a point differential of +13, while the Mavericks have a 5-5 record in their ...
Mavericks Jaden Hardy, Dwight Powell ruled out of game against the Thunder
A Dallas squad already dealing with significant injuries suffered two more losses on Friday against Oklahoma City.
Dallas Mavericks Make One Key Player Available in Trade Talks
The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a massive victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It wasn't an easy battle. Despite ...