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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