Their paths to the Western Conference semifinals were distinct, but familiar foes are set to face off in the second round of the NBA Playoffs as the No. 1 Thunder meet the No. 5 Mavericks.
After earning the top seed in the Western Conference on the final day of the regular season, Oklahoma City breezed through its first round matchup, sweeping New Orleans in four games. MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged a team-high 27.2 points, while breakout sensation Jalen Williams chipped in 21.3 points per game.
Chet Holmgren, meanwhile, stuffed the stat sheet, averaging 15.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per contest.
Dallas ousted a veteran Clippers squad in six games, ending the series with a triumphant 114-101 win in Game 6. The Mavericks stymied with Los Angeles with suffocating defense, holding the Clippers below 100 points in three of the six games.
Luka Doncic (29.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 9.5 assists) and Kyrie Irving (26.5 points) flashed their exceptional play-making ability, with Irving dazzling in a 30-point performance to close out the Clippers.
The teams met four times during the regular season, with Oklahoma City winning three of those meetings.
Here is everything that you need to know to watch the series.
Thunder vs. Mavericks schedule, scores, results
| Game | Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV channel/Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue., May 7 | at Oklahoma City | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| 2 | Thurs., May 9 | at Oklahoma City | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 3 | Sat., May 11 | at Dallas | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| 4 | Mon., May 13 | at Dallas | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| 5* | Wed., May 15 | at Oklahoma City | TBD | TNT, Sling |
| 6* | Sat., May 18 | at Dallas | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 7* | Mon., May 20 | at Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
*if necessary
Where to watch Thunder vs. Mavericks
- TV channel: TNT, ESPN, ABC
- Live stream: Sling
The Thunder vs. Mavericks series will be broadcast on either TNT, ABC, or ESPN. All NBA Playoff games can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home for the avid sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1, and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Thunder vs. Mavericks is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device, anywhere in the world.
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