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Mavericks GameDay: Thunder has Mavs’ number this season

Mavericks forward Charlie Villanueva, left, and Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, were both ejected from the meeting between these teams earlier this month.
Mavericks forward Charlie Villanueva, left, and Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, were both ejected from the meeting between these teams earlier this month. AP

Thunder at Mavericks

7:30 p.m. Friday, American Airlines Center, Dallas

TV: FSSW Radio: ESPN/103.3 FM, 1540 AM (Spanish)

Records: Thunder 32-12; Mavericks 25-19

About the Thunder: They are 2-0 against the Mavs this season, with both games in Oklahoma City. ... Russell Westbrook had 31 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, five steals, seven turnovers, and was 12-of-22 from the field when OKC beat the Mavs 117-114 on Nov. 22. ... Kevin Durant had 29 points and 10 rebounds in the Thunder’s 108-89 victory on Jan. 13, a game that included six technical fouls and the ejections of Westbrook and Mavs forward Charlie Villanueva. ... Durant and Westbrook were voted starters for the Feb. 14 All-Star game. ... The Thunder has a six-game winning streak.

About the Mavericks: They have gone to overtime in their last four home games, with wins over Sacramento, Boston and Minnesota, and a loss to Cleveland. ... The Mavs are 2-0 on this three-game homestand. The Mavs’ only sweep of a three-game homestand this season was Dec. 26-30 against Chicago, Milwaukee and Golden State. ... F Dirk Nowitzki (knee) is questionable for the game, and G Raymond Felton (eye) is probable.

This story was originally published January 21, 2016 at 8:38 PM with the headline "Mavericks GameDay: Thunder has Mavs’ number this season."

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