Undersized Thunder look to overmatch the Mavericks

Tip off: 19:30 | Broadcast: Local/league pass

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Little ball is back

OKC had no trouble without Isaiah Hartenstein (and still Chet Holmgren) against the Cavaliers last night, melting Cleveland on both ends with a distinct height disadvantage. The Mavericks, of course, were the high ball team that took out the Thunder last postseason.

Kyrie Q

The main question is whether Kyrie Irving (doubtful) will play. Dallas can make a run for it even without Luka (out), but won’t have much of a chance without at least one of its backcourt stars.

Prediction: OKC 124 DAL 99