Mavericks Build 34-Point Halftime Lead Before 121-108 Win Over Pacers
The Mavericks beat the Pacers 121-108 after a 34-point halftime lead, while Cooper Flagg was listed as out with shoulder soreness.
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NBA 2026-27 Season
The 2026-27 NBA season began on October 21, 2026, with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Golden State Warriors 127-105. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg guarded Luka Doncic for much of the game, and a late second-quarter exchange led to a technical foul on Lendeborg. Both players later commented on the matchup, and the teams are scheduled to meet again on October 30 in San Francisco.
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Mavericks defeat Pacers 121-108
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-108 in the game played in Indianapolis without Cooper Flagg.
Cooper Flagg ruled out of Mavericks game vs. Pacers with left shoulder soreness
The Dallas Mavericks announced that Cooper Flagg would not return to the Friday game against the Indiana Pacers due to left shoulder soreness. He did not return to the floor for the second half.
Aaron Nesmith fouls Cooper Flagg on a dunk attempt, drawing a flagrant-1 foul
With 59.7 seconds left in the first half, Indiana Pacers player Aaron Nesmith challenged Cooper Flagg's dunk attempt from behind, sending Flagg to the floor. After a review, Nesmith was assessed a flagrant-1 foul.
Naji Marshall and Aaron Nesmith receive technical fouls after a shoving incident
Dallas Mavericks player Naji Marshall shoved Aaron Nesmith after the foul on Cooper Flagg, resulting in technical fouls assessed to both players.
Cooper Flagg finishes first half with 14 points, six assists and five rebounds
Cooper Flagg recorded 14 points, six assists and five rebounds in 17 minutes of first-half play before being ruled out of the game.
Mavericks lead 77-43 at halftime against the Pacers
The Dallas Mavericks carried a 77-43 lead into the locker room at halftime of the game against the Indiana Pacers.
Foul call on Gilgeous-Alexander against Jokic's buzzer-beating three overturned
A foul call on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Nikola Jokic's three-point attempt as time expired, which would have awarded Jokic three free throws, was overturned after the play was challenged.
Thunder force 13 second-half turnovers and score 19 points off them
The Oklahoma City Thunder forced 13 second-half turnovers and converted them into 19 points. Oklahoma City scored 14 of its 26 fourth-quarter points off turnovers.
Gilgeous-Alexander asks to be substituted with 1:43 remaining, ending streak
With Oklahoma City leading 93-76 and 1:43 remaining, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 17 points, asked Thunder coach Mark Daigneault to take him out. He had needed three more points to extend his streak. He did not return to the game after a timeout. Earlier, Denver coach David Adelman had emptied his bench following a timeout with less than two minutes remaining.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA-record streak of 20-point games ends at 141
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 96-84 home win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, ending an NBA-record streak of 141 consecutive regular-season games with 20 or more points. It was his first regular-season game below 20 points since October 30, 2024.
Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Denver Nuggets 96-84 at home
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 96-84 at home on Thursday. Oklahoma City trailed for much of the game and first led since its opening 3-0 lead when Ajay Mitchell scored a transition layup with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter.
Cameron Johnson leaves Nuggets game with right ankle sprain
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson left the game with 3:30 remaining in the second quarter after suffering a right ankle sprain and did not return.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 points against San Antonio on Tuesday
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points in a convincing Oklahoma City Thunder win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, the game before the Denver contest.
Jalen Williams scores 21 points and Chet Holmgren records double-double for Thunder
Jalen Williams led all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-15 shooting for the Thunder. Chet Holmgren scored 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.
Aaron Gordon scores 20 points to lead Nuggets
Aaron Gordon led the Denver Nuggets with 20 points. Nikola Jokic scored 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting, and DeMar DeRozan added 13 points.
Gilgeous-Alexander misses all seven first-half shots and makes 6 of 19 overall
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed all seven of his shot attempts in the first 24 minutes against Denver and finished 6 of 19 from the field. A pair of free throws ended a scoreless first half. He made a three-pointer in transition late in the third quarter and scored 10 fourth-quarter points.
Thunder make 11 of 43 three-point attempts
The Oklahoma City Thunder made 11 of 43 three-point field goal attempts in the game.
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combine for 19 points on 7-of-30 shooting
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets combined for 19 points on 7-of-30 field goal shooting in the game.
Gilgeous-Alexander passes Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive 20-point games
On March 12, 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points against the Boston Celtics, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain's previous record of 127 consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points.
Jalen Williams leads Oklahoma City with 21 points
Jalen Williams led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 21 points in their 96-84 win over the Denver Nuggets.
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Thunder Force 13 Second-Half Turnovers in 96-84 Win Over Nuggets
Oklahoma City beat Denver 96-84 after forcing 13 second-half turnovers that led to 19 points.
Nuggets' Jokic and Murray Combine for 19 Points on 7-of-30 Shooting
Aaron Gordon scored 20 points for Denver, while Jokic and Murray shot 7-of-30 combined and Cameron Johnson exited with a right ankle sprain.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Streak of 20-Point Games Ends at 141 in Oklahoma City
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 141-game streak of 20-point regular-season games ended with a 17-point performance in Oklahoma City.
Thunder Hold Off Nuggets 96-84 in Home Opener
Oklahoma City beat Denver 96-84 in its home opener, with Denver committing 22 turnovers and shooting 37.8 percent.
Pacers Edge Pelicans 123-120 in New Orleans Season Opener
Pacers beat Pelicans 123-120 in season opener, with Pascal Siakam scoring 30 points.
Tyrese Haliburton Returns to NBA Action After 486 Days
Tyrese Haliburton returned after 486 days with 23 points and 12 assists in New Orleans.
Lakers Beat Warriors 127-105 as Lendeborg Guards Doncic
Lakers beat Warriors 127-105 as rookie Yaxel Lendeborg defended Doncic in a season opener marked by a technical foul.