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Mavericks snap Thunder winning streak 111-96

Sunday, 11 November 2018 11:30 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 11 November 2018 11:34 PM ]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) tries to drive past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Dallas. (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks have snapped the Thunder's seven-game winning streak as they defeated Oklahoma City 111-96.

The Mavericks led by one point at the end of the first quarter and a solid performance in the second frame saw them outscore Thunder by 34-23.

The hosts pushed the lead to 21 points early in the third period, thanks to back to back three-pointers by Harrison Barnes and rookie guard Luka Doncic, but Thunder rallied several times and reduced the deficit to 12 points.

The Mavericks took the fourth quarter 29-26 as they won for the second time in nine games. Doncic scored 22 points for Dallas, while Paul George led Oklahoma City with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists.

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