The Thunder (32-6) have had two blowout wins in a row. They humiliated the lowly Washington Wizards in a 41-point victory on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points in three quarters.

Tuesday night the owners of the Sixers will be celebrating their smoke and mirrors trick on the city, somewhere in New York City while their struggling basketball team will be hosting the Western Conference leading Oklahoma City Thunder.

Dallas improved to 23-19 while Oklahoma City remain top of the West with a 34-7 record. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kyrie Irving reacts to PJ Washington's continued success against the Thunder as the Mavericks secure a crucial win.

Kyrie Irving — an expert in rivalries — agreed that the Thunder and Mavericks have become arch-nemesis. “It’s personal. I think it’s the start of a healthy rivalry," Irving said. "... We’re gonna be seeing them a lot over the next few years so it’s good that you set the precedent now what it’s gonna be like.