- Dallas earned their seventh straight win on Saturday after beating Toronto 125-118.
- The Thunder defeated the Pelicans 119-109, improving to 7-1 over their last 8 games.
- These two teams last met on November 17, in a game that the Mavericks won 121-119.
The 2024 NBA Cup has reached the elimination stage! In the Western Conference, the Mavs and Thunder face off in an exciting matchup. Our Mavericks vs Thunder prediction sees the Thunder leaning on their balance.
Mavericks Enter NBA Cup Scorching Hot
The Mavericks are 11-1 in their last twelve games and have won seven in a row. Their surge has been at the behest of the offense, which is scorching-hot. Over the last ten games, Dallas is averaging 125.7 points per game. They’ll be aiming to maintain that scoring against a strong defensive team in Oklahoma City. The Mavs boast a three-headed attack of Luka DonÄŤić, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson, as well as a talented bench.
Thunder are Favorites to Take Home the Cup
Oklahoma City sits atop the hyper-competitive Western Conference with an 18-5 record. They’ve weathered the storms of injuries to Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren, continuing to look like one of the best teams in the NBA. The Thunder have won seven of their last eight games and haven’t lost at home since mid-November. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been playing at MVP level and will continue to lead the way for Oklahoma City.
Mavericks vs Thunder Prediction: Oklahoma City Exerts Dominance
This should be an excellent game between two red-hot teams. Dallas is more than capable of making the finals again with a roster that may be better than last year’s. Meanwhile, the Thunder remain the favorites to win the NBA Cup and Western Conference. The last home loss they took was against the Mavericks by two points. Expect a similarly competitive matchup this time around, but with the home team Thunder getting the win.
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