Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. added 16 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat Oklahoma City 106-98 as Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first game of the season.

The OKC Thunder faced the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at the American Airlines Center without their superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

During the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff battle against the Dallas Mavericks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted they needed to "turn that water off" with PJ Washington's scoring and outside shooting.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault's honest admission of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's humble approach as a leader

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a late addition to its injury report on Friday before tip-off of their tilt with the Dallas Mavericks. Mark Daigneault entered th

Oklahoma City plays the Dallas Mavericks after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 54 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 123-114 victory against the Utah Jazz

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

The Mavericks won the season series against the Thunder, handing OKC a 119-112 loss Thursday night at Paycom Center.

It's Jalen Williams and the Thunder against Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks on Friday. OKC will be without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is listed out with a right wrist sprain.

The Dallas Mavericks closed their season series ... 22nd different starting lineup of the season, while OKC had Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, and Jaylin Williams ...

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to being voted into being a starter in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game