Cooper Flagg scores 26 points as Mavericks top Thunder 120-96
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Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Cooper Flagg recorded 26 points and eight assists as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96 on October 28, 2026. The Mavericks led by 12 points at halftime and increased their advantage to 27 in the fourth quarter. Dallas' Kyrie Irving contributed 15 points in his first home regular-season game since March 2025. The Thunder were missing key players, including Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, due to injuries. Both teams are set to face the Houston Rockets next, with Dallas playing at home and Oklahoma City on the road.
- •Dallas led by 12 points at halftime against Oklahoma City
- •Mavericks made a season-high 16 three-pointers
- •Kyrie Irving returned to the Mavericks after missing time with an injury
- •Thunder missing key players due to injuries
- •Both teams will play the Houston Rockets next
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks send short-handed OKC Thunder to first loss of NBA season
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Cooper Flagg has 26 points, 8 assists as Mavericks beat depleted Thunder 120-96
"DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg had 26 points and eight assists and P. Washington scored 18 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96 on Wednesday night.
"The OKC Thunder fell short in a 120-96 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Here are takeaways.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 4:28 AMCooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks send short-handed OKC Thunder to first loss of NBA season
The OKC Thunder fell short in a 120-96 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Here are takeaways.
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 4:17 AMCooper Flagg has 26 points, 8 assists as Mavericks beat depleted Thunder 120-96
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg had 26 points and eight assists and P. Washington scored 18 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96 on Wednesday night.
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