The Thunder and Mavericks commence their Western Conference semifinals matchup Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.
After earning the No. 1 seed on the final day of the regular season, the Thunder made quick work of the eighth-seeded Pelicans in their first-round matchup. In a four-game sweep, Oklahoma City's average margin of victory was 15.75 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on the heels of an MVP-caliber regular season, notched 27.3 points per game. His supporting cast, while young, played exceptionally well, too. Breakout sensation Jalen Williams averaged 21.3 points per game, while Chet Holmgren contributed 15.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks.
The Mavericks sent the Clippers into the offseason, eliminating Los Angeles in a hard-fought, six-game series. That included a statement victory in Game 6, in which Dallas relied on its sudden trademark — stingy defense — and spectacular play from Kyrie Irving.
Luka Doncic also averaged 29.8 points, 9.5 assists and 8.8 rebounds across the six-game set, adding to his ledger of strong playoff performances.
Oklahoma City took three of the four meetings during the regular season against Dallas. Here is everything you need to know about Game 1 between the Thunder and Mavericks.
What channel is Thunder vs. Mavericks on today?
- Date: Tuesday, May 7
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling, NordVPN
Game 1 between the Thunder and Mavericks will air nationally on TNT in the U.S. on Tuesday night. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for the avid sports fan, offering a wide range of channels including 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 service from any device, anywhere in the world.
Thunder vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Tuesday, May 7
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Game 1 of Thunder vs. Mavericks will tip off around 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 7. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thunder vs. Mavericks radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
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Thunder vs. Mavericks tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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Thunder vs. Mavericks odds via BetMGM
Oklahoma City is a 3.5-point favorite heading into Game 1. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Thunder | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 | +3.5 |
| Moneyline | -160 | +135 |
Thunder vs. Mavericks schedule
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | Game 1 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 9 | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 11 | Game 3 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 13 | Game 4 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 15 | Game 5 | TBD | TNT |
| May 18 | Game 6 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 20 | Game 7 | 8:30 p.m. | TNT |
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