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Thunder and Mavericks set for three national TV matchups in 2026-27 season

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Thunder and Mavericks set for three national TV matchups in 2026-27 season
Summary

The NBA has announced that the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks will face each other three times on national television during the 2026-27 season. Their first matchup is scheduled on October 28 at 8:30 p.m. CT, airing on ESPN. A second game will take place on March 8 at 8:30 p.m. CT, hosted by the Thunder and broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The final game will be on March 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT, also on ESPN. This resurgence of their rivalry comes as both teams are showing promise for the upcoming season.

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  • •Thunder and Mavericks to meet three times on national TV in 2026-27.
  • •First game scheduled for October 28 at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
  • •Second game on March 8 at 8:30 p.m. CT on NBC and Peacock.
  • •Final matchup on March 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
  • •Both teams are positioned for a competitive season ahead.
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  • 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder-Mavericks rivalry to get 3 national TV games in 2026-27 season
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Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks rivalry to get 3 national TV games in 2026-27 season.

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