2026 NBA Summer League: Barn Heiser's 21 points weren't enough to secure a 97-87 victory for the Mavericks over the Thunder.

July 17th - The 2026 NBA Summer League continued, with the Dallas Mavericks holding off the Oklahoma City Thunder's late-quarter comeback to win 97-87.

The Mavericks shot 33-for-72 from the field (45.8%) and 13-for-37 from three-point range (35.1%), dishing out 26 assists and significantly outscoring the Thunder 47-25 off the bench. Despite the Thunder's superior three-point shooting (13-for-31, 41.9%), they were outmatched in key statistics such as rebounds (33-44) and assists (22-26), ultimately failing to complete the comeback.

In the first half, the Mavericks led 49-45 . In the third quarter, the Mavericks went on a 28-18 run to extend their lead, but the Thunder rallied, narrowing the gap to 6 points with 3:42 remaining . In the crucial moments, the Mavericks secured the win with a 9-5 run in the final stages . Ultimately, the Mavericks defeated the Thunder 97-87.

Mavericks player statistics

Sergio de Larrea : 2 points , 9 rebounds , 14 assists ; John Prakidas had 19 points, 3 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Darrin Green II had 18 points and 5 rebounds ; Kadilić Akobondu - Ehiogu had 12 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 blocks .

Thunder player statistics

Brooks Barnheiser had 21 points , 12 rebounds , 5 assists , 1 steal, and 1 block ; Nat Johnson had 14 points and 4 assists ; Buddy Bohheim had 13 points ; and Payton Sandford had 12 points and 5 rebounds .

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