The Cowboys were in no position to steal any thunder from the Mavericks and Stars on Thursday night.

But the club did take care of some business.

A short time before those two teams took the court and ice to resume their second-round playoff series, the Cowboys came to terms with all but one member of their rookie class. First-round pick Tyler Guyton and six other members of the team’s draft class reached agreements, two people with knowledge of the club’s actions told The Dallas Morning News.

Marshawn Kneeland, a second-round pick out of Western Michigan, is the lone rookie without a deal at this point.

Joining Guyton on the list of players signed are offensive lineman Cooper Beebe (third round), linebacker Marist Liufau (third round), cornerback Caelen Carson (fifth round), receiver Ryan Flournoy (sixth round), offensive lineman Nathan Thomas (seventh round) and defensive tackle Justin Rogers (seventh round).

The rookie class and others participating in this minicamp — it’s really more of an orientation session — began arriving at The Star on Thursday. The players are scheduled to take the practice field a couple of times Friday and again Saturday.

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The Mavericks are looking to even their second-round series with Oklahoma City. After a disappointing second half in game one, the Mavericks are searching for offense. They have not been able to get Kyrie Irving going in the first half for the entirety of the playoffs, and tonight would be a perfect opportunity to start. If Dallas wants to take back home court, they are going to need to get Irving going early and get more out of Luka Doncic

Game Details

Fixture: Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder | NBA 2023-2024

Date and Time: Thursday, May 9th, 2024; 8:30 PM CST

Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

Outcome Odds

• Spread: Mavericks +5 (-110)
• O/U 218.5
• Mavs ML +164

Odds up to date as of 12:30 PM CST from DraftKings

The Mavericks are not going to get blown out again. They have been good all year at bouncing back and adjusting. Take Dallas +5.

Player Props

• Kyrie Irving over 3.5 three-pointers made (+142)
• P.J. Washington over 16.5 points + rebounds (-115)

Irving made three in just four attempts in game one. He has a great matchup this series and his volume should increase in game 2. Washington had his minutes limited by blowout and foul trouble. He had 10 points and six rebounds in 26 minutes, so if he plays his normal 34 then he should soar over this line.

Same Game Parlay

+750

• Mavericks money line
• Dereck Lively over 6.5 points
• Kyrie Irving over 23.5 points
• Mavericks team total over 106.5 points

This is the biggest game of Dallas’ season and I expect them to step up to the plate. Irving will need a big game and the Mavericks’ offense needs to show up. Dereck Lively should play more minutes so expect him to make an impact that is similar to Daniel Gafford.

Play of the Day

• Mavericks money line (+164)

The Mavericks have to win or their season might be over. They have two of the best “big moment” players in the league in their backcourt and they will tie this series.

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