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 nine assists, the most of his playoff career, 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 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 had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.
Can the Mavericks make the right adjustments and even things up? Or will the Thunder continue to advance and protect their home court?
Here’s everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Mavericks, including start time, TV schedule and streaming options for Game 2.
What channel is Thunder vs. Mavericks today?
- Date: Thursday May 9
- tChannel V: ESPN
- Live broadcast: Sling
Thunder vs. Mavericks will air on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet One in Canada. American viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering a wide range of channels. You can always cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the UK, some playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream 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.
Yes Thunder vs. Mavericks is not available to watch live in your location or if you are traveling internationally, you can use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geo-restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
Thunder vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Thursday May 9
- Time: 9:30 pm ET | 8:30 pm central time
Thunder vs. Mavericks will begin around 9:30 pm ET on Thursday, May 9. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Thunder vs. Mavericks Radio Station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
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Thunder vs. Mavericks Tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. You can check out the seating charts for the games by clicking the link below.
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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, see BetMGM, NBA Authorized Gaming Operator.
| Lines of play | Thunder | Mavericks |
| Spread | -4.5 | +4.5 |
| money line | -200 | +165 |
Thunder vs. Mavericks Schedule
Here is the complete schedule of the NBA Playoff series between Thunder and Mavericks:
(1) Thunder vs. (5) Mavericks – Oklahoma City leads 1-0
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV/live broadcast |
| May 7 | Thunder 117Mavericks 95 | — | — |
| May 9 | Game 2 | 9:30 pm | ESPN, Sling |
| May 11 | Game 3 | 3:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| May 13 | Game 4 | 9:30 pm | TNT, Sling |
| 15 th of May | 5* game | Determined | TNT, Sling |
| May 18 | Game 6* | 8:30 pm | ESPN, Sling |
| May 20th | Game 7* | 8:30 pm | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
