Jason Kidd Makes Honest Statement After Mavs-Thunder Game

Jason Kidd met with the media after Tuesday's game.

Nov 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on during the second half against the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Tuesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks played the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma (NBA Cup).

The Mavs had a tough night, losing by a score of 118-104.

While they shot the ball well, the Mavs had 19 turnovers (and missed six out of their 19 free throws).

After the game, head coach Jason Kidd met with the media.

Kidd: "We had 19 turnovers. Understanding that they're the best defensive team in the league and they're number one in deflections, steals... We didn't take care of the ball, and that put us in a bad situation... It's something that we as a team have to address... Our energy level was low for whatever reason."

The Mavs have been one of the best teams in the league, but the Thunder are clearly on another level at this point in the season.

With the loss, the Mavs dropped to 16-9 in their first 25 games, which still has them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.

They are 8-2 over their last ten games.

Dec 5, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on from the bench against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Kidd is in his fourth season at the helm for the Mavs.

They will resume action on Sunday against the Golden State Warriors (in San Francisco).

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Golden State Warriors on the road in San Francisco on Sunday December 15th at 7:30 PM as the Warriors were eliminated from the NBA Cup by the Houston Rockets

It will be the Mavericks 13th road game in the last 17 games played #MFFL

— DLLS Mavs (@DLLS_Mavs) December 12, 2024

The Thunder improved to 19-5 in 24 games, which has them as the first seed in the west.

They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak and will now advance to Las Vegas.

Via NBA on ESPN: "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did it all in OKC's big win over the Mavs 💪

The Thunder advance to the NBA Cup semifinals ⚡"

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did it all in OKC's big win over the Mavs 💪

The Thunder advance to the NBA Cup semifinals ⚡ pic.twitter.com/wZhcoJBZdA

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 11, 2024