Thunder Beat Short-Handed Mavericks 100-87

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Oklahoma City extends lead in the West

Mar. 2, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and Chet Holmgren added 19 points and 9 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 100-87 on Sunday night. The Mavericks were without several key players, including rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, and were held to a season-low in points.

Why it matters

The Thunder's win extends their lead in the Western Conference standings, while the Mavericks' loss continues their recent struggles at home and overall. The game also featured a historic scoring streak by Gilgeous-Alexander, who has now scored at least 20 points in 59 consecutive road games.

The details

Gilgeous-Alexander's 30-point performance marked his 59th straight road game with at least 20 points, the longest such streak in NBA history. The Thunder, who are the defending champions, improved to 47-15 on the season and now hold a 3-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs for the top spot in the West. The Mavericks, who were without rookie star Cooper Flagg and two other regular starters, were held to a season-low 87 points and saw their streak of 41 straight games with 100+ points come to an end.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored at least 20 points in 59 consecutive road games, the longest streak in NBA history.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder guard scored 30 points in the game and extended his NBA record streak of 20+ point games on the road to 59 consecutive.

Chet Holmgren

The Thunder forward had 19 points and 9 rebounds in the win over the Mavericks.

Cooper Flagg

The Mavericks rookie star missed his 7th straight game with a sprained left foot.

Caleb Martin

The Mavericks guard scored a season-high 18 points in the loss.

Jason Kidd

The Mavericks head coach said Flagg likely won't play when the team faces the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Thunder's win extends their lead atop the Western Conference standings, while the Mavericks' struggles continue as they deal with several key injuries. Gilgeous-Alexander's historic scoring streak highlights his dominance on the road this season.