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ClippersOklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks: Oct 28, 2026
Thunder vs Mavericks tips off at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. Watch it on ESPN.
How to Watch Thunder vs Mavericks: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Wednesday, October 28, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- Watch on
- ESPN
- Stream
- ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
- Arena
- American Airlines CenterDallas
Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Martin |  Mavericks | F | Day-To-Day | Thumb | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Kyrie Irving | Mavericks | G | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Naji Marshall | Mavericks | F | Day-To-Day | Illness | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Santi Aldama | Mavericks | F | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Sergio De Larrea | Mavericks | G | Out | Knee | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Tarik Biberović | Mavericks | F | Day-To-Day | Heel | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Ajay Mitchell |  Thunder | G | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Alex Caruso | Thunder | G | Out | Ankle | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Cason Wallace | Thunder | G | Out | Shoulder | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Chet Holmgren | Thunder | F-C | Out | Knee | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Jalen Williams | Thunder | G-F | Out | Ankle | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Nikola Topic | Thunder | G | Out | Back | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Thomas Sorber | Thunder | C | Out | Knee | Oct 26, 2026 |
Status as of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderG-F · 4 GP27.3PTS4.3REB3.8AST
Ajay MitchellG · 4 GP16.0PTS3.3REB3.8AST
Jalen WilliamsG-F · 3 GP13.7PTS4.7REB3.3AST
Mavericks
Cooper FlaggG-F · 3 GP25.0PTS5.3REB6.3AST
Kyrie IrvingG · 3 GP19.0PTS3.7REB3.7AST
P.J. Washington Jr.F · 4 GP15.5PTS7.5REB1.5AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Thunder vs Mavericks Preview
The Thunder are 4-0 this season, while the Mavericks are 2-2 this season.
The Thunder won last season's series 3-0. The Thunder rank 5th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game) and Cooper Flagg (25.0 points per game).
Thunder vs Mavericks Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Mar 1, 2026 Thunder @ Mavericks 100-87
- Dec 5, 2025 Mavericks @ Thunder 111-132
- Oct 27, 2025 Thunder @ Mavericks 101-94
Thunder vs Mavericks Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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This Thunder vs Mavericks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Thunder visit the Rockets Oct 31; Mavericks host the Rockets Oct 30.
Thunder vs Mavericks FAQs
What time does Thunder vs Mavericks start?
The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT).
What channel is Thunder vs Mavericks on?
Thunder vs Mavericks airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.
What are the Thunder and Mavericks records?
Going into this game the Thunder were 4-0 and the Mavericks were 2-2 this season.
Who is injured for Thunder vs Mavericks?
As of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28: Caleb Martin (Mavericks, day-to-day, thumb); Dereck Lively II (Mavericks, out, foot); Kyrie Irving (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Naji Marshall (Mavericks, day-to-day, illness); Santi Aldama (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Sergio De Larrea (Mavericks, out, knee).
How did Thunder vs Mavericks go last season?
The Thunder won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Thunder vs Mavericks game?
The Thunder beat the Mavericks 100-87 on Mar 1, 2026 on the road.
Where is Thunder vs Mavericks being played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.
Is Thunder vs Mavericks on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Thunder and Mavericks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (MavsTV for Mavericks fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.