Thunder At Mavs Preview: Injuries, Odds & How to Watch

The Dallas Mavericks would like to have all hands on deck ... but have listed Kyrie Irving (left knee injury management), Naji Marshall (illness), and Caleb Martin (right thumb sprain) as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center.

More on the injury front: Santi Aldama (right knee surgery, but just called up from the Texas Legends) and Tarik Biberović (right heel bursitis) are doubtful.

Dallas has also ruled out the surging Sergio De Larrea (right knee sprain) along with center Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery).

The Mavericks are a rather surprising 2-2 after a 113-109 win over the Miami Heat on Monday, when Cooper Flagg - who was battling his own issue with a banged-up shoulder - had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Wednesday marks the first of three straight home games for Dallas. ... an opportunity to "stack up'' wins, though doing so against OKC would mean taking down arguably the best team in the NBA.

Oklahoma City, led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, comes in at 4-0 and has its own injury issues.

OKC had ruled out six players, including Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren.

Ajay Mitchell is questionable with a right ankle sprain.

A key here? Kai.

Irving sat out Saturday’s 122-106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with the same left knee designation, on the second night of a back-to-back. Dallas played Monday in Miami and had Tuesday off before facing Oklahoma City.

Why do we want to see Irving tonight? Among other reasons, it would be his home debut for the season after missing a year-plus in knee rehab ... and his return merits a warm greeting from MFFLs.

WHO: OKC Thunder at Dallas Mavs

WHEN: Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center.

MEDIA: The game airs on TV nationally on ESPN and can be listened to on 105.3 The Fan.

ODDS: OKC is favored in this game by 6.5 points.