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Mavs Win! Above .500 for First Time in 601 Days
29 Oct
Summary
- Mavericks are above .500 for the first time in 601 days.
- Cooper Flagg led the team with 26 points and stellar playmaking.
- The win marked the Thunder's first loss of the season.
The Dallas Mavericks have broken a 601-day streak of being below .500, achieving a winning record for the first time since March 6, 2025. This significant milestone was achieved with a decisive 120-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. The Mavericks' win handed the Thunder their first loss of the current season.
Key players like Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg were instrumental in the home debut, combining for 33 points in the first quarter. Daniel Gafford also contributed with his first career three-pointer. The Mavericks maintained a double-digit lead throughout the fourth quarter, with Zaccharie Risacher and P.J. Washington sealing the win.
Cooper Flagg showcased significant growth, especially in his playmaking, tallying 19 assists against just 5 turnovers in his last two games, alongside a 26-point performance. Caleb Martin also showed renewed form, contributing key threes and solid defense. The team's strategy to play at a fast pace proved effective, tiring out the Thunder's star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
