Final
October 28, 2026 β’ American Airlines Center, Dallas
NBA PREVIEW β’ October 28, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder (4-1) meets Dallas Mavericks (3-2) at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Visiting Side
Record
4-1
Dallas Mavericks
Home Side
Record
3-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OKL
|
30 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 96 |
|
DAL
|
33 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 120 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
45%
Oklahoma City Thunder
VS
π 55%
Dallas Mavericks
Projected Score
OKL 114
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DAL 118
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Dallas Mavericks holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Oklahoma City Thunder operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Oklahoma City Thunder
STAT
Dallas Mavericks
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Dallas Mavericks plays on familiar turf at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Oklahoma City Thunder Could Win
Oklahoma City Thunder generates 118.5 points per game while shooting 48.4%.
Why Dallas Mavericks Could Win
Dallas Mavericks produces 114.4 points per game on 46.6% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Oklahoma City Thunder's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
American Airlines Center, Dallas
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
18,111
Closing Odds
Line: OKC -4.5 | O/U: 227.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Cooper Flagg
26
Team Assists
Cooper Flagg
8
Team Points
Ajay Mitchell
29
Team Assists
Jared McCain
4
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Oklahoma City Thunder (50.0%)
Dallas Mavericks (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 79 circles
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