Overview
- Dallas hosts Oklahoma City at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth with coverage on NBA TV and regional outlets, tipping at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- Anthony Davis is cleared to play after offseason eye surgery and will test protective eyewear as he reenters the lineup.
- No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is expected to make his first preseason appearance with the Mavericks after featuring in Summer League.
- Jason Kidd has been trialing a supersized camp lineup featuring Ryan Nembhard, Flagg, P.J. Washington, Davis and Dereck Lively II as the staff installs Triano’s dribble handoff-heavy scheme.
- Availability is shaping minutes, with Kyrie Irving out for the season and Daniel Gafford and Brandon Williams listed out, while the Thunder are resting several regulars including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.