Thunder vs. Mavericks: TV Schedule & Series Preview

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The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The series begins in Oklahoma City on Saturday, April 16.

Here’s a look at the schedule.

Thunder-Mavericks First Round Schedule

Game 1- Saturday, April 16 Mavericks at Thunder 9:30 p.m. Eastern ESPN
Game 2- Monday, April 18 Mavericks at Thunder 8:00 p.m. Eastern TNT
Game 3- Thursday, April 21 Thunder at Mavericks 7:00 p.m. Eastern TNT
Game 4- Saturday, April 23 Thunder at Mavericks 8:00 p.m. Eastern ESPN
Game 5- Monday, April 25 Mavericks at Thunder TBD
Game 6- Thursday, April 28 Thunder at Mavericks TBD
Game 7- Saturday, April 30 Mavericks at Thunder TBD

Thunder-Mavericks Series Preview

Oklahoma City swept their four games against the Mavericks this season. The Thunder have so much offensive firepower that it could prove difficult for the Mavericks to be able to counter Westbrook and Durant in the series.

There will be games in the series that will be competitive, but we see the Thunder making it difficult for the Mavericks to advance. Much of the attention in the West has been on the Spurs and Warriors but Oklahoma City is as healthy as they have been the past few seasons.