Tonight's main event: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks preview, predictions, injury report and TV info

The Oklahoma City Thunder prepares to receive the visit of the Dallas Mavericks, in what's expected to be the duel of the night. OKC star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having a remarkable season, making a strong case for winning the MVP. Kyrie Irving will be Dallas main gun, because Luka Doncic had to leave last night game against the Warriors with a hamstring injury and will most likely be sidelined tonight.

Dallas is coming off a win over the Warriors in their first back-to-back night, albeit, as mentioned above, with Doncic's injury. With the absence of their star for this game, the Mavs will be looking to extend their winning streak, currently at four in a row, to remain in contention for direct playoff access in the Western Conference, they are currently 8th with a 38-28 record.

OKC, meanwhile, has lost the top spot in the West after last night's Denver Nuggets win, who now lead with a 46-20 record. The Thunder are 2nd with 45-20, so they will look to take advantage of Luka Doncic's almost certain absence to seek victory and put pressure on the reigning NBA champions in the fight for the Conference throne.

The main predictions for tonight's game place the Oklahoma City Thunder as the winner of the game. Without Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks are very vulnerable, and they are facing one of the best teams in the NBA in their home floor.

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The game will be played tonight at 09:00 pm ET, and can be followed on the NBA's official website and app with a League Pass subscription.