On March 1, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a victory over the Dallas Mavericks, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, showcased his scoring prowess, tallying an impressive 30 points. This performance marked his 59th consecutive road game with at least 20 points, an unprecedented streak in NBA history. However, the Mavericks, facing a short-handed lineup, struggled to keep up. Cooper Flagg, a star rookie, missed his seventh consecutive game due to a sprained left foot, and the team's longest active streak of triple-digit games came to an end at 41. Despite this, the Mavericks' Caleb Martin scored a season-high 18 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent their eighth consecutive home loss. This game also marked a significant moment for Martin, as he became the first player acquired from Philadelphia since February 5, 2025, to lead Dallas in scoring in 65 games. The Thunder's victory, with 100 points, was their lowest score in a win this season, previously achieving 101 points in their Oct. 27 win. The Mavericks, on the other hand, fell to 21-39, with a season-low point total. The Thunder, now 47-15, are just half a game behind Detroit for the NBA lead and hold a three-game lead over San Antonio in the West. The Mavericks' struggles continue, with a six-game trip starting at Charlotte on Tuesday night, while the Thunder head to Chicago for their next game.
