Thunder fall to Mavericks 120-96 in first loss of the year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 120-96 defeat against the Dallas Mavericks on October 28. This marked the team’s first loss of the season, compounded by the absence of key players Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points, with Ajay Mitchell contributing 29 points and four rebounds. For the Mavericks, Cooper Flagg led with 26 points and eight assists. The Thunder will look to bounce back in their next matchup.
- •Thunder lose 120-96 to Mavericks on October 28.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 21 points.
- •Ajay Mitchell records 29 points for Oklahoma City.
- •Cooper Flagg leads Mavericks with 26 points.
- •Next game will be critical for Thunder's season outlook.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Photos: Best images from Thunder's 120-96 loss to Mavericks
"The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 120-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
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