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As the team gears up for their matchup against the Mavericks, the conversation shifts to previewing what this game could mean for the Thunder. With the Mavericks historically presenting a tough matchup for Oklahoma City, particularly with their talent in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the stakes feel high. Despite the Thunder’s recent success, Martin expresses concern about their ability to compete against Dallas's top-scoring duo.
The psychological aspect also plays a role as Dallas has its wonders and history over the Thunder from previous seasons. Highlighting this, the podcast notes the importance of Oklahoma City's role players stepping up in a big way to take on the Mavericks’ established players.