NBA · Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT). Game 11 of 12 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Oklahoma City Thunder played at Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Oklahoma City Thunder 96, Dallas Mavericks 120. This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Oklahoma City Thunder. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Oklahoma City Thunder 96, Dallas Mavericks 120
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder won at home against Phoenix Suns 125-114 on Mon, Oct 26. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Houston Rockets on Sat, Oct 31 at 8:30 PM ET.
Home
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks won on the road at Miami Heat 113-109 on Mon, Oct 26. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: home against Houston Rockets on Fri, Oct 30 at 8:00 PM ET.
- This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Oklahoma City Thunder.
Research checklist for Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks start on Wed, Oct 28?
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks was scheduled for 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. It was game 11 of 12 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks on Wed, Oct 28?
Oklahoma City Thunder 96, Dallas Mavericks 120 (final).
When did Oklahoma City Thunder last play before this game?
Oklahoma City Thunder won at home against Phoenix Suns 125-114 on Mon, Oct 26.
When did Dallas Mavericks last play before this game?
Dallas Mavericks won on the road at Miami Heat 113-109 on Mon, Oct 26.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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