Their paths to the Western Conference semifinals have been distinct, but familiar foes are set to clash in the second round of the NBA playoffs as the No. 1 Thunder meet the No. 5 Mavericks.
After clinching first place in the Western Conference on the final day of the regular season, Oklahoma City completed its opening round by sweeping New Orleans in four games. MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 27.2 points, while sensation Jalen Williams scored 21.3 points per game.
Chet Holmgren, meanwhile, filled up the stat sheet, averaging 15.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game.
Dallas ousted a veteran Clippers team in six games, finishing the series with a triumphant 114-101 victory in game six. The Mavericks stymied Los Angeles with suffocating defense, holding the Clippers below 100 points in three of six games.
Luka Doncic (29.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 9.5 assists) and Kyrie Irving (26.5 points) demonstrated their exceptional playing 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’s everything 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 | in Oklahoma City | FINAL | Thunder 117Nonconformists 95 |
| 2 | Thursday May 9 | in Oklahoma City | FINAL | Nonconformists 119Thunder 110 |
| 3 | Sat May 11 | in Dallas | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| 4 | Monday May 13 | in Dallas | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| 5 | Wed May 15 | in Oklahoma City | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| 6* | Sat May 18 | in Dallas | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 7* | Monday May 20 | in Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
*if necessary
Where to watch Thunder vs. Mavericks
- TV channel: TNT, ESPN, ABC
- Direct: Sling
The Thunder vs. Mavericks will be broadcast on TNT, ABC or ESPN. All NBA Playoff games can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home of sports enthusiasts 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 UK, some playoff games can be watched on TNT Sports and streamed on Discovery+. In India, fans can watch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
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