The Thunder hit the Mavericks with a counter right Monday night with a 100-96 victory in Dallas to even the series at two games a piece in Round 2 of the Western Conference playoffs.
In a back-and-forth affair all night long, it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who came up clutch when it mattered most for the West’s No. 1 seed, scoring 34 points in the win and shot 14-of-27 from the field.
Chet Holmgren added 18 points of his own, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with under four minutes left to give his team the lead for good.
WATCH: Thunder vs. Mavericks Game 5 on Sling
As for the Mavericks, who came off a gritty 105-101 win in Game 3, they struggled to protect the ball and gave up 13 turnovers while shooting under 35 percent from 3-point range.
The series will shift back to Oklahoma City in a potential swing game in Game 5, as either team will look to move one win closer to a spot in the Western Conference Finals.
Will the Thunder or Mavericks rise to the occasion as the series reaches its conclusion?
Here is everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Mavericks, including the start time, TV schedule, and streaming options for Game 5.
What channel is Thunder vs. Mavericks on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Thunder vs. Mavericks will air on Sling in the United States. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering various channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams on 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.
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Thunder vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Wednesday, May 15
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
Thunder vs. Mavericks will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 15. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in 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
The Mavs are 2.5-point favorites heading into Game 5. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Thunder | Mavericks |
| Spread | +2.5 | -2.5 |
| Moneyline | +125 | -150 |
Thunder vs. Mavericks schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Thunder and Mavericks:
(1) Thunder vs. (5) Mavericks — Series tied 2-2.
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 7 | Thunder 117, Mavericks 95 | — | — |
| May 9 | Mavericks 119, Thunder 110 | — | — |
| May 11 | Mavericks 105, Thunder 101 | — | — |
| May 13 | Thunder 100, Mavericks 96 | — | — |
| May 15 | Game 5 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 18 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 20 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary