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Thunder Down Dallas 116-108 - Match Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 32 points and added 2 rebounds leading Oklahoma City to a 116-108 win over Dallas on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Bettors who backed the Thunder were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 215.5.
Oklahoma City got 21 points from Al Horford and another 14 points from Aleksej Pokusevski. Theo Maledon contributed 9 assists, while Moses Brown cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Mavericks got a 27-point performance from Josh Richardson, who was supported by 26 points from Jalen Brunson. Josh Richardson had 6 assists in a losing cause for Dallas, while Dorian Finney-Smith grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Oklahoma City were victorious, as the score was 62-47 at the break.
Oklahoma City won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 55-37.
Oklahoma City looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Knicks. The Mavericks will aim to get back on the winning track at Denver.