The top-seeded OKC Thunder will face the fifth-place Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs.
Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in OKC (TNT). The Thunder won the regular season series, 3 wins and 1 loss.
OKC advanced to the first round with an overwhelming victory over the 8th place New Orleans Pelicans. Dallas advanced with a 4-2 victory over the 4th place Los Angeles Clippers.
The match predictions for the second round are as follows:
1st round pick: Celtics vs Heat | Knicks vs 76ers | Bucks vs Pacers | Cavaliers vs Magic | Thunder vs Pelicans | Nuggets vs Lakers | Timberwolves vs Suns | Clippers vs Mavericks
2nd round pick:Thunder vs. Mavericks | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | Knicks vs. Pacers
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Oklahomans: OKC, 4-3
Justin Martinez said, “Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are lethal on offense, and Dallas' defense has improved significantly since adding Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington at the trade deadline. Still, I think OKC At least Lou Dort would. It will be a difficult situation for Doncic, and Chet Holmgren will likely prevent him from finishing in the paint. And the scoring duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Williams will also further test OKC's improved rim protection. Mark Daigneault has an advantage as a head coach. “Give Me the Thunder.”
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DraftKings: OKC (-140) favorites to win second round playoff series vs. Dallas
OKC is the -140 favorite to beat Dallas in the second round of the playoffs.
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Series winner: OKC-140 | Dallas +120
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Win in 4: OKC +900 | Dallas +1300
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Win within 5 tries: OKC +450 | Dallas +900
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Win in 6: OKC +550 | Dallas +400
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Win in 7: OKC +340 | Dallas +650
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BetMGM: OKC (-3.5) likely to beat Dallas in Game 1.
OKC is a 3.5-point favorite going into Tuesday's first game.
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OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Playoff Series Schedule
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Game 1: Tuesday 8:30pm OKC (TNT)
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Game 2: Thursday 8:30 p.m., OKC (ESPN)
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Game 3: Saturday, May 11, 2:30 p.m., Dallas (ABC)
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Game 4: Monday, May 13th, 8:30pm, Dallas (TNT)
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Game 5 (if required): TBA Wednesday, May 15, OKC (TNT)
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Game 6 (if required): Saturday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., Dallas (ESPN)
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Game 7 (if required): Monday, May 20th, 7:30pm, OKC (TNT)
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2024 NBA Playoffs Bracket
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