Mavericks Thunder Game 1 free stream: Watch today

Watch the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder face off in the NBA Western Conference semifinals today on TNT. Free streaming available.

The highly anticipated NBA Western Conference semifinal series between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder is set to begin today at 3:30 p.m. Eastern on TNT. Fans can catch the action live on various streaming services, including DirecTV Stream and Sling, which offers promotional pricing for new customers.

The Thunder, as the West's No. 1 seed, are coming off a first-round sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans. On the other hand, the No. 5 seeded Mavericks advanced to this round after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in a hard-fought 4-2 series.

With the Thunder opening as a 3.5-point favorite and the over/under set at 218.5, expectations are high for an exciting matchup. The game promises to be a showdown between two of the league's top guards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic, who were among the top scorers in the regular season.

The series schedule includes games in both Oklahoma City and Dallas, with potential games on May 15, 18, and 20 if necessary. The Thunder's strong defense, allowing a league-low 89.5 points in the first round, will be tested by the Mavericks' potent offense, led by Doncic and his supporting cast.

Analysts predict a close series, with the Mavericks having the edge due to the stellar performances of Doncic and his teammates like Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford. The stage is set for an epic battle between two powerhouse teams vying for a spot in the Western Conference Finals.