The Oklahoma City Thunder fell in a 120-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. It’s the first defeat of the year and they finally felt the repercussions of being without Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 21 points on 19 shot attempts. Ajay Mitchell went off for 29 points and four rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein tallied a 10-point and 14-rebound double-double.
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Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg led the way with 26 points and eight assists. Kyrie Irving had 15 points and four assists. PJ Washington finished with 18 points and nine rebounds.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 24-point loss to the Mavericks:
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) passes the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) laughs with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) defends Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) and Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) go for the ball during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) and guard Marcus Sasser (8) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Morez Johnson Jr. (14) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) and forward P.J. Washington (25) defend during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) defend the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles as Dallas Mavericks forward Morez Johnson Jr. (14) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks to shoot as Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) celebrates with guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks to shoot as Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) dunks during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Dix (21) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Morez Johnson Jr. (14) looks to pass as Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) dribbles as Dallas Mavericks guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) laughs with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) dribbles during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks to shoot as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May reacts during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 120-96 loss to Mavericks