Even though all four matchups can be thrown away by the time a possible playoff rematch starts, this was the latest example of a disturbing trend. Entered as heavy favorites, the Mavericks showed they wouldn't join a long list of teams blown out by the Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder couldn't conquer their struggles against the Dallas Mavericks with a 121-115 loss on Thursday. OKC wrapped up its season series against Dallas with a 1-3 record. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with 31 points on 12-of-25 shooting.