OKC Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks: Experts predict the second-round NBA playoff matchup
The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will face the No. 5 Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs.
Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is set for 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Oklahoma City (TNT). The Thunder won the regular-season series, 3-1.
Here's a look at expert predictions for the second-round playoff series.
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OKC Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks predictions
The Oklahoman
Jordan Davis, high school reporter: Thunder in 7
Joel Lorenzi, Thunder beat writer: Thunder in 7
Justin Martinez, sports trending: Thunder in 7
Joe Mussatto, columnist: Thunder in 7
Jeff Patterson, sports editor: Thunder in 6
Jacob Unruh, deputy sports editor: Thunder in 7
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ESPN
Kendra Andrews: Mavericks in 6
Jerry Bembry: Thunder in 6
Tim Bontemps: Thunder in 7
Israel Gutierrez: Mavericks in 6
Chris Herring: Mavericks in 7
Tim Legler: Mavericks in 6
Zach Lowe: Thunder in 7
Bobby Marks: Thunder in 7
Dave McMenamin: Mavericks in 6
Kevin Pelton: Thunder in 7
Ramona Shelburne: Thunder in 7
André Snellings: Mavericks in 7
Marc J. Spears: Thunder in 7
Ohm Youngmisuk: Mavericks in 7
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CBS Sports
Brad Botkin: Thunder in 7
James Herbert: Thunder in 7
Jack Maloney: Thunder in 6
Sam Quinn: Thunder in 7
Colin Ward-Henninger: Thunder in 7
Jasmyn Wimbish: Thunder in 7
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NBA.com
Michael C. Wright: Thunder in 7
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The Sporting News
Stephen Noh: Mavericks in 7
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