The Thunder improved to 5-0 in the 2024 NBA Playoffs and became the youngest team in league history to win a second-round game with their victory over the Mavericks on Tuesday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 29 points, nine rebounds and a playoff career-high nine assists, but it was a true team effort that secured the 117-95 victory. Oklahoma City had five players finish with at least 11 points, including Jalen Williams, who scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter.
OKC made things difficult for Dallas on the other end, especially for star guard Luka Doncic, who was held to 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting. Daniel Gafford was a bright spot in Game 1 for the Mavs, as he tallied 16 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.
Can the Mavericks make the right adjustments and even things up? Or will the Thunder keep rolling and protect their home court?
Here is everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Mavericks, including the start time, TV schedule and streaming options for Game 2.
What channel is Thunder vs. Mavericks on today?
- Date: Thursday, May 9
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Thunder vs. Mavericks will air on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet One in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for 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 unavailable 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.
Thunder vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Thursday, May 9
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. CT
Thunder vs. Mavericks will tip off around 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 9. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Thunder vs. Mavericks tickets
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Thunder vs. Mavericks odds via BetMGM
Oklahoma City is a 4.5-point favorite heading into Game 2. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Thunder | Mavericks |
| Spread | -4.5 | +4.5 |
| Moneyline | -200 | +165 |
Thunder vs. Mavericks schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Thunder and Mavericks:
(1) Thunder vs. (5) Mavericks — Oklahoma City leads 1-0
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 7 | Thunder 117, Mavericks 95 | — | — |
| May 9 | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 11 | Game 3 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| May 13 | Game 4 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 15 | Game 5* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
| May 18 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 20 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary