Dec. 5, 2025, 5:06 a.m. CT
The OKC Thunder will continue its 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Dallas Mavericks at 8:30 p.m. Friday.
OKC (21-1) secured a 124-112 road win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Thunder has won its last 13 games, which is the longest winning streak in the NBA.
Dallas (8-15) earned a 118-108 home win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The Mavericks trail 1-0 in their regular-season series against the Thunder.
Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s game between the Thunder and Mavericks:
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What time is Thunder vs Mavericks game tonight?
- Date: Friday, Dec. 5
- Time: 8:30 p.m. CST
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
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Thunder vs Mavericks predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 118, Dallas 103
Dallas had the worst offensive rating in the NBA (105.9) through its first 20 games of the season. But it has won its last three games dating back to Nov. 29, and it ranks 11th in offensive rating (119) during that time. Anthony Davis is now healthy, Cooper Flagg is in a great rhythm and the Mavericks might see the return of P.J. Washington on Friday. Still, I don’t think that momentum will continue when Dallas faces an OKC team that boasts the best defense in the NBA. Davis and Flagg will be pestered by All-Defensive-caliber players all night, and the Thunder will extend its winning streak to 14 games.
Thunder vs Mavericks betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, Dec. 5
- Odds: Thunder by 14.5
- Over/under: 229.5
- Moneyline: OKC -1200 | Dallas +725
Thunder vs Mavericks injury updates
- Thunder: Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is probable. Alex Caruso (right quad contusion) is out. Lu Dort (right adductor strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Chris Youngblood (G League two-way) is probable.
- Mavericks: Dante Exum (right knee injury management) is out. Daniel Gafford (right ankle injury management) is questionable. Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) is out. Dereck Lively II (right foot injury management) is out. P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain) is questionable.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Dallas Mavericks starters
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