The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 132-111 on Friday, securing their 14th consecutive victory and improving to 22-1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 33 points in three quarters. The win ties the second-best start in NBA history.
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominant season with a 132-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on December 6, 2025, extending their winning streak to 14 games and their record to 22-1. This marks the second-best start in NBA history, matching the 1993-94 Houston Rockets and the 1969-70 New York Knicks. The Thunder have outscored opponents by 358 points through their first 23 games, the most ever at this stage.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points in under 30 minutes, marking his ninth 30-plus point game in limited time this season and extending his streak of 95 consecutive 20-plus point games. Jalen Williams contributed 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Chet Holmgren added 15 points and eight rebounds. Oklahoma City led by 30 points after three quarters and rested their starters in the fourth.
For the Mavericks, Jaden Hardy led with 23 points off the bench, but the team could not overcome the deficit, ending their three-game winning streak.
In a related milestone from the night's games, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant reached 31,000 career points, becoming the eighth player in NBA history to do so. Durant achieved the mark with a jump shot in the first quarter against his former team, the Phoenix Suns, in a 117-98 win. He finished with 28 points, eight assists and three steals. Teammate Amen Thompson scored a season-high 31 points. 'I’m just grateful to be in this position to live out my dreams every single day,' Durant said. 'So many people have invested in my life. I’m just grateful for them and I want to keep it going.' The Rockets improved to five wins in their last six games.