The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Dallas Mavericks on March 1, 2026. The teams are in very different positions. Oklahoma City leads the Western Conference. Dallas has struggled and is dealing with multiple injuries.Oklahoma City comes into the game with most of its rotation available. Dallas does not. Several key players are out, and others may not play. That has affected their results in recent games.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report vs Dallas Mavericks (March 1, 2026)
Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Jalen Williams. He is out with a right hamstring strain. The rest of their main group is available.Dallas has a long list of injuries. Cooper Flagg is out with a midfoot sprain. Kyrie Irving is out with a torn ACL. Dereck Lively II is out after foot surgery. Marvin Bagley III is out with a neck sprain. PJ Washington is doubtful with an ankle injury. Naji Marshall is questionable with a finger issue. Caleb Martin is questionable with back soreness. Miles Kelly is doubtful, and Moussa Cisse is questionable.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Rosters (March 1, 2026)
Oklahoma City is built around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Even without Jalen Williams, they still have depth. Alex Caruso, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins are all part of the rotation.Dallas made changes after the trade deadline. The roster includes Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, Max Christie, Caleb Martin, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, Dwight Powell, Khris Middleton, Brandon Williams, and AJ Johnson. Injuries have limited how many of them can play.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head
Oklahoma City has won both meetings this season. One of those wins was by 21 points on December 5, 2025.Over the last three seasons, the teams have split 16 games, eight wins each. Oklahoma City leads the all-time series 93-87. A win here would give them a season sweep.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Team Stats
Oklahoma City is 46-15 and ranks near the top of the league in several areas. They allow 108.0 points per game and score 119.4. They also rank high in assists and turnovers forced.Dallas is 21-38. They allow 118.0 points per game. The team has lost 12 of its last 14 games.
| Stat | Thunder Rank | Mavericks Rank |
| Record | 46-15 (.754) | 21-38 (.356) |
| PPG | 119.4 (15th) | 114.4 (10th) |
| Opp PPG | 108.0 (2nd) | 118.0 (23rd) |
| FG% | 48.4% (13th) | 47.3% (29th) |
| 3PT% | 36.5% (11th) | 34.3% (27th) |
| REB | 43.7 (18th) | 44.7 (24th) |
| AST | 25.6 (4th) | 25.1 (25th) |
| Net Rating | +11.3 (1st) | -3.6 (23rd) |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Game Outlook (March 1, 2026)
Oklahoma City has the healthier team and better record. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads a group that has been consistent on both ends.Dallas is short-handed. If some of the questionable players are available, they may compete better, but the lineup is still limited.Oklahoma City is the stronger side going into this game.
