OKLAHOMA CITY (Interstat) — The surging Oklahoma City Thunder, owners of the NBA’s best record at 21-1, host the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at Paycom Center. The Thunder, coming off a 124-112 road win at Golden State on Tuesday, have won 10 consecutive games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the league’s top offense, averaging 38 points in his last outing. Dallas (8-15) has shown recent signs of life, winning its last two games, including a 118-108 victory over Miami on Wednesday. Anthony Davis posted 17 points and 17 rebounds in that win, while rookie Cooper Flagg added 22 points. The Mavericks will face a significant challenge against an Oklahoma City team that defeated them 101-94 on Oct. 27 in the only prior meeting this season. The Thunder’s defense ranks first in the league, while Dallas has lost 10 of its last 13 games overall. A victory would extend Oklahoma City’s dominant start, while Dallas seeks a third straight win to build momentum ahead of a home game against Houston on Saturday.