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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

Listen to Thunder vs. Mavericks Game 1 and every game of the 2024 NBA Playoffs live on SiriusXM.

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Thunder vs. Mavericks tickets

Tickets for the 2024 NBA Playoffs, including Game 1 of Thunder vs. Mavericks, are available on StubHub. For a complete rundown of seats and prices for select games, use the link below. 

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 LinesThunderMavericks
Spread-3.5+3.5
Moneyline-160+135

Thunder vs. Mavericks schedule

DateGame/ResultTime (ET)TV channel/Live stream
May 7Game 19:30 p.m.TNT, Sling
May 9Game 29:30 p.m.ESPN
May 11Game 33:30 p.m.ABC
May 13Game 49:30 p.m.TNT
May 15Game 5TBDTNT
May 18Game 68:30 p.m.ESPN
May 20Game 78:30 p.m.TNT

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Jared Greenspan is a contributing writer for The Sporting News. Before joining The Sporting News, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily and spent two summers working for the New York Post. Even though they often test his strength, he enjoys rooting for his favorite teams — the New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Jets.