The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder are getting their first taste of playoff adversity as they trail 2-1 heading into Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Monday’s Game 4 is a chance for Dallas to make it three straight wins over OKC. Game 3 was the closest of the series with the Mavs holding on to a 105-101 win at home. Dallas is now 3-1 at home in the playoffs.
Knee, ankle, and now what looks like back pain isn’t stopping superstar Luka Doncic from willing the Mavericks to win. The hurt Doncic put up 22 points and 15 rebounds in Game 3’s win. And while Doncic and partner in crime Kyrie Irving are pulling their weight, Dallas’ secondary scoring is what’s taking them to the next level. On the flip side the lack of that additional scoring from OKC is hurting the Thunder down the stretch.
Tip-off for Game 4 at American Airlines Center goes at 9:30 p.m. EDT with Dallas a 1.5-point favourite on the point spread and the over-under at 213.5 on the NBA odds.
Thunder vs. Mavericks NBA Betting Odds
Following the win Saturday, Dallas is now -225 to win the series with the most likely outcome being Mavericks in six which is listed at +210. The Mavericks now have the fourth-best odds to win the NBA title at +850.
The winner has covered in all three games this series. The under has now hit in five of OKC’s seven playoff games but the Thunder have now allowed over 100 points in back-to-back outings after holding opponents under that mark for five straight games to start the post-season.
The Thunder are 2-6 against the spread in their last eight road contests, while Dallas is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 at home.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The threes aren’t falling for the Thunder and it’s been one of the key differences in these last two defeats. OKC shot exactly 10 for 30 in both Game 2 and Game 3. Chet Holmgren had another tough outing Saturday, scoring 13 points and going zero for two from deep. Holmgren’s gone over 20 points just once in the post-season and his only double-double in the playoffs came in Game 1 of last round. Dallas has out-rebounded OKC in two straight games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has gone over 30 points in back-to-back games but no other Thunder player has gone over 20 in that span. Isaiah Joe scored 13 off the bench in Game 3 off five of seven shooting from the field, so look for the Thunder to potentially lean on Joe moving forward.
Dallas Mavericks
After averaging under 11 points per game last round, P.J. Washington’s scored 29 and 27 points in back-to-back Mavericks wins and has 12 made threes in those contests. Washington’s 27 in Game 3 led all Mavs scorers. Dallas also got a much-needed bounce back from Kyrie Irving in the win as the Mavs point guard put up 22 points.
The health of Doncic is a legitimate fear at this point though. Doncic is going through visible knee and ankle pain but still was healthy enough to grab 15 rebounds and score 22 points in the Game 3 victory. Dallas also got 12 points out of backup centre Dereck Lively II, who attempted 12 free throws and made eight with some coming via intentional fouling — a strategy OKC paid for.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Thunder vs. Mavericks Game 4?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 11 May 10:23pm | DAL | -2.5 -110 | O +214.5 -110 |
| Closing 14 May 3:46am | DAL | -6.5 -105 | O +188.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
| Points |
30.05 |
| Assists |
6.2 |
| Rebounds |
7.9 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
2.32 |
| Points |
33.86 |
| Assists |
9.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.24 |
| FG% |
78 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.93 |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
7.2 |
| FG% |
50 |
| Steals |
1.7 |
| Blocks |
2.5 |
| Points |
28.86 |
| Assists |
8.09 |
| Rebounds |
9.45 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
30.05 |
| Assists |
6.2 |
| Rebounds |
7.9 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
2.32 |
| Points |
33.86 |
| Assists |
9.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.24 |
| FG% |
78 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.93 |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
7.2 |
| FG% |
50 |
| Steals |
1.7 |
| Blocks |
2.5 |
| Points |
28.86 |
| Assists |
8.09 |
| Rebounds |
9.45 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
Injuries
Josh Giddey (SG)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Isaiah Joe (PG)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Bismack Biyombo (C)
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Lindy Waters III (SF)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Daniel Gafford (PF)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Dante Exum (PG)
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)
Daniel Gafford (PF)
P.J. Washington (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Josh Giddey (SG) | Prob Sun | Hip - 12 / 04 / 24 | 8-4 | 3-9 | + - |
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Giddey missed the previous contest with a right hip contusion, but it is forecasted that he will suit up Sunday against the Mavericks. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Out Wed | Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 | 9-4 | 3-10 | + - |
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Dort will not play against the Spurs on Wednesday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Prob Wed | Back - 10 / 04 / 24 | 9-4 | 3-10 | + - |
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Williams has a lower-back contusion, but it is likely that he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs. |
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| Isaiah Joe (PG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24 | 9-6 | 5-10 | + - |
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Joe is expected to be in Sunday's lineup versus the Hornets despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Prob Wed | Leg - 05 / 04 / 24 | 9-7 | 6-10 | + - |
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Hayward has missed the last two contests with left leg soreness, but it is expected that he will face the Spurs on Wednesday. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Tues | Nose - 24 / 03 / 24 | 12-11 | 10-13 | + - |
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Dort was removed from the previous game with a nasal contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Pelicans. |
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| Bismack Biyombo (C) | Prob Fri | Undisclosed - 06 / 03 / 24 | 13-18 | 13-18 | + - |
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Biyombo exited the last game with an unknown issue, but it is not expected to affect his status for Friday's clash against the Heat. |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 01 / 03 / 24 | 15-19 | 14-20 | + - |
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Williams has been absent the previous two matchups due to a left knee sprain, but it is likely that he will play Friday against the Heat. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Prob Thurs | Calf - 11 / 02 / 24 | 20-20 | 19-20-1 | + - |
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Hayward has missed the previous two games due to left calf strain, but it is likely that he will suit up Thursday versus the Clippers. |
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| Lindy Waters III (SF) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 06 / 02 / 24 | 20-22 | 21-20-1 | + - |
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Waters III is hampered by a left ankle strain, and it has yet to be determined if he will play the Jazz on Tuesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 24 | 9-6 | 7-9 | + - |
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Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is likely to suit up against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Doub Tues | Shoulder - 04 / 05 / 24 | 10-6 | 8-9 | + - |
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Kleber is hampered by a dislocation of the AC joint in his right shoulder, and is not expected to play in Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24 | 12-8 | 9-12 | + - |
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Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and he is likely to suit up against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Daniel Gafford (PF) | Ques Fri | Back - 24 / 04 / 24 | 12-8 | 9-12 | + - |
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Gafford is hindered by lower-back soreness, and it is up in the air if he will line up for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers. |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Prob Sun | Illness - 20 / 04 / 24 | 12-9 | 9-13 | + - |
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Hardaway is ailing from an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sun | Back - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Kleber is dealing with back spasms, but it is forecasted that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers. |
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| Dante Exum (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Exum is laid up with a right foot sprain, but it is predicted that he will participate in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers. |
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| Derrick Jones Jr. (SF) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Jones is hampered by a left shoulder sprain, but it is projected that he will line up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Daniel Gafford (PF) | Prob Sun | Elbow - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Gafford is tending to right elbow soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| P.J. Washington (PF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24 | 13-10 | 9-15 | + - |
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Washington is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will face the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 11 May 10:23pm DAL -2.5 -110 O +214.5 -110 Closing 14 May 3:46am DAL -6.5 -105 O +188.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
Points 30.05
Assists 6.2
Rebounds 7.9
FG% 58.3
Steals 2
Blocks 2.32
Points 33.86
Assists 9.8
Rebounds 9.24
FG% 78
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.93
Points 30.2
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 7.2
FG% 50
Steals 1.7
Blocks 2.5
Points 28.86
Assists 8.09
Rebounds 9.45
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.5
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 30.05
Assists 6.2
Rebounds 7.9
FG% 58.3
Steals 2
Blocks 2.32
Points 33.86
Assists 9.8
Rebounds 9.24
FG% 78
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.93
Points 30.2
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 7.2
FG% 50
Steals 1.7
Blocks 2.5
Points 28.86
Assists 8.09
Rebounds 9.45
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.5
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Injuries
Josh Giddey (SG)
Prob Sun Hip - 12 / 04 / 24Luguentz Dort (SG)
Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24Jaylin Williams (PF)
Prob Wed Back - 10 / 04 / 24Isaiah Joe (PG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24Gordon Hayward (SF)
Prob Wed Leg - 05 / 04 / 24Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Tues Nose - 24 / 03 / 24Bismack Biyombo (C)
Prob Fri Undisclosed - 06 / 03 / 24Jaylin Williams (PF)
Prob Fri Knee - 01 / 03 / 24Gordon Hayward (SF)
Prob Thurs Calf - 11 / 02 / 24Lindy Waters III (SF)
Ques Tues Ankle - 06 / 02 / 24Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 06 / 05 / 24Maxi Kleber (PF)
Doub Tues Shoulder - 04 / 05 / 24Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24Daniel Gafford (PF)
Ques Fri Back - 24 / 04 / 24Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Prob Sun Illness - 20 / 04 / 24Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sun Back - 13 / 04 / 24Dante Exum (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 24Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 13 / 04 / 24Daniel Gafford (PF)
Prob Sun Elbow - 13 / 04 / 24P.J. Washington (PF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Josh Giddey (SG) Prob Sun Hip - 12 / 04 / 24 8-4 3-9 + - Giddey missed the previous contest with a right hip contusion, but it is forecasted that he will suit up Sunday against the Mavericks.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 9-4 3-10 + - Dort will not play against the Spurs on Wednesday as he will receive a day of rest.
Jaylin Williams (PF) Prob Wed Back - 10 / 04 / 24 9-4 3-10 + - Williams has a lower-back contusion, but it is likely that he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs.
Isaiah Joe (PG) Prob Sun Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24 9-6 5-10 + - Joe is expected to be in Sunday's lineup versus the Hornets despite a right ankle sprain.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Prob Wed Leg - 05 / 04 / 24 9-7 6-10 + - Hayward has missed the last two contests with left leg soreness, but it is expected that he will face the Spurs on Wednesday.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Tues Nose - 24 / 03 / 24 12-11 10-13 + - Dort was removed from the previous game with a nasal contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Bismack Biyombo (C) Prob Fri Undisclosed - 06 / 03 / 24 13-18 13-18 + - Biyombo exited the last game with an unknown issue, but it is not expected to affect his status for Friday's clash against the Heat.
Jaylin Williams (PF) Prob Fri Knee - 01 / 03 / 24 15-19 14-20 + - Williams has been absent the previous two matchups due to a left knee sprain, but it is likely that he will play Friday against the Heat.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Prob Thurs Calf - 11 / 02 / 24 20-20 19-20-1 + - Hayward has missed the previous two games due to left calf strain, but it is likely that he will suit up Thursday versus the Clippers.
Lindy Waters III (SF) Ques Tues Ankle - 06 / 02 / 24 20-22 21-20-1 + - Waters III is hampered by a left ankle strain, and it has yet to be determined if he will play the Jazz on Tuesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 06 / 05 / 24 9-6 7-9 + - Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is likely to suit up against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Doub Tues Shoulder - 04 / 05 / 24 10-6 8-9 + - Kleber is hampered by a dislocation of the AC joint in his right shoulder, and is not expected to play in Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24 12-8 9-12 + - Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and he is likely to suit up against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference second round.
Daniel Gafford (PF) Ques Fri Back - 24 / 04 / 24 12-8 9-12 + - Gafford is hindered by lower-back soreness, and it is up in the air if he will line up for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Prob Sun Illness - 20 / 04 / 24 12-9 9-13 + - Hardaway is ailing from an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sun Back - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Kleber is dealing with back spasms, but it is forecasted that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Clippers.
Dante Exum (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Exum is laid up with a right foot sprain, but it is predicted that he will participate in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers.
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF) Prob Sun Shoulder - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Jones is hampered by a left shoulder sprain, but it is projected that he will line up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Daniel Gafford (PF) Prob Sun Elbow - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Gafford is tending to right elbow soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
P.J. Washington (PF) Prob Sun Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24 13-10 9-15 + - Washington is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will face the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.