The long-awaited NFL schedule release is here and the Dallas Cowboys now know their plans for the next several months.

We already knew the team would kick off the season on the road against the Cleveland Browns but now we have the rest of the schedule as well.

A few key dates include a Thanksgiving Day showdown with the New York Giants, a re-match with the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8 — which comes after the bye — and a season finale against Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders.

Once the schedule was officially released, teams began to send out videos on social media.

The Cowboys were no exception as they prank called several opposing teams’ fans, including a few well-known former players.

Some of the fans out there seemed to enjoy the release.

Others didn’t agree, with one fan calling it the worst they ever did. And in all honesty, there wasn’t much entertainment value here.

What’s worse is someone pointed out an issue on their release. The Cowboys put their Thursday Night Football showdown with the Giants down as Sunday, Sept. 26.

Others circled games they have interest in, or ones they wished would have happened.

Then there were the record predictions and a jab about the “all-in” Cowboys.

And of course, some wanted to discuss the toughest stretches, which are always important.

There are plenty of prime time games, some high-profile re-matches, and of course, some difficult NFC East showdowns. The Cowboys schedule is here and we’re now ready for the season to begin.

The Dallas Mavericks face the OKC Thunder for Game 5 of the teams’ NBA Playoffs series. The series is tied 2-2, making this a pivotal game as the winner takes the series lead. 

Keep reading below for all the information you need to watch the Mavericks vs. Thunder in Game 5 tonight.

How and when to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder Game 5

Game 5 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder NBA Playoffs series will be played on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT). The game will air on TNT and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below.

How to watch the Mavericks vs. Thunder Game 5 without cable

If your cable subscription doesn’t carry TNT or you’ve cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch today’s game. Below are the platforms on which you can watch today’s game live. 

Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Mavericks vs. Thunder game

One of the most cost-effective ways to stream today’s NBA playoff game is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch today’s game, you’ll need a subscription to the Orange tier, which includes TNT and ESPN. For access to more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes the games played on ABC.

The Orange tier is normally $40 per month, but Sling TV has an offer for new subscribers where you can get your first month for $15. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 for your first month, and $60 per month after that. There’s also an NBA playoffs package deal where you can save $30 when you pre-pay for three months of service on any tier. You can cancel anytime.

Note: Because Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS, you won’t be able to watch CBS-aired programming like next year’s NFL games on CBS. To watch these games, plus PGA golf, UEFA Champions League and more live sports, we recommend you also subscribe to Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12 per month after a one-week free trial.

Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:

• Sling TV is also our top choice to stream the NBA Playoffs.
• There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, ESPN and TNT.
• You get access to NFL games airing on ESPN next season at the lowest price.
• All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

Watch the Mavericks vs. Thunder game for free on Max

Max, formerly known as HBO Max, is known for streaming top-tier HBO content like “Succession” and “House of the Dragon”. Now, NBA fans can enjoy NBA Playoffs games airing on TNT on the streamer with the B/R sports add-on. You’ll need a Max subscription to access B/R sports content like the NBA Playoffs and the NHL Playoffs. Some blackouts do apply.

A subscription to Max starts at $10 per month. The B/R sports add-on is currently free.

Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Mavericks vs. Thunder game live for free

You can watch today’s game with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle features 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today’s game, the 2024 NBA playoffs, MLB this season and network-aired NFL games next season with Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It’s priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.

The best place to get NBA Playoffs fan gear: Fanatics

Rooting from home is more fun while repping your team with the latest NBA fan gear. Fanatics is our first stop for the newest NBA fan gear, our go-to for the latest drop of NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals merch like jerseys, commemorative T-shirts, hats and more. Fanatics also has just-released NFL Draft jerseys, like No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams’ new Chicago Bears jersey. Fanatics is currently offering 25% off sitewide (use code FLASH, exclusions apply). 

2024 NBA Playoffs: Full playoff schedule

The Conference semifinals is a best-of-seven series beginning on May 4, 2024. All times Eastern.

(1) Boston vs. (4) Cleveland

• Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
• Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
• Game 3: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
• Game 4: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
• Game 5: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, Wednesday, May 15 (7 p.m., TNT) 
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Cavaliers, Friday, May 17 (TBD, ESPN) *
• Game 7: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, Sunday, May 19 (TBD, TBD) *

Boston leads the series 3-1

* = If necessary

(2) New York vs. (6) Indiana

• Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
• Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
• Game 3: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
• Game 4: Pacers 121, Knicks 89
• Game 5: Knicks 121, Pacers 91
• Game 6: Knicks vs. Pacers, Friday, May 17 (TBD, ESPN)
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Knicks, Sunday, May 19 (TBD, TBD) *

New York leads the series 3-2

* = If necessary

Western Conference

(1) Oklahoma City vs. (5) Dallas

• Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95 
• Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
• Game 3: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
• Game 4: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Thunder, Wednesday, May 15 (TBD, TNT) 
• Game 6: Thunder vs. Mavericks, Saturday, May 18 (8:30 ET, ESPN) 
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Thunder, Monday, May 20 (8:30 ET, TNT) *

Series tied 2-2

* = If necessary

(2) Denver vs. (3) Minnesota

• Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
• Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
• Game 3: Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
• Game 4: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
• Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97
• Game 6: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, Thursday, May 16 (8:30, ESPN) 
• Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, Sunday, May 19 (TBD, TBD) *

Denver leads the series 3-2

* = If necessary

First round results

Below are the results from the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Eastern Conference

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat

• Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
• Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
• Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
• Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
• Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84

(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers

• Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
• Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
• Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
• Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
• Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
• Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115

(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers

• Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
• Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
• Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118
• Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
• Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
• Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98 

(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando

• Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
• Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
• Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
• Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
• Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
• Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96 
• Game 7: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94

Western Conference

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans

• Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
• Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
• Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
• Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers

• Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
• Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
• Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
• Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
• Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns

• Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
• Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
• Game 3: Timberwolves 129, Suns 109
• Game 4: Timberwolves 112, Suns 116

(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks

• Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
• Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
• Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
• Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
• Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
• Game 6: Mavericks 114, Mavericks 101

Conference finals schedule

The conference finals will begin May 21-22, but can move up to May 19-20 if the prior round’s series ends early.

NBA Finals schedule

The 2024 NBA Finals will begin on June 6, airing on ABC.

• Sunday, June 9: Game 2
• Wednesday, June 12: Game 3
• Friday, June 14: Game 4
• Monday, June 17: Game 5 (if necessary)
• Thursday, June 20: Game 6 (if necessary)
• Sunday, June 23: Game 7 (if necessary)

The NFL will release the 2024 schedules for all 32 teams at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Here is what we know about the Dallas Cowboys’ schedule so far.

The Cowboys will play each team from the NFC South and AFC North, as well as the 2023 first-place teams from the NFC West, NFC North and AFC South. Dallas will also see its NFC East division rivals twice, once on the road and once at AT&T Stadium, as part of its 17-game schedule. The Cowboys’ season opener Sept. 8 will be in Cleveland, where Tom Brady will make his debut as Fox’s lead analyst alongside Fox’s lead play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt.

Here is the lineup of home and road opponents, listed alphabetically.

The Cowboys went 12-5 in the 2023 regular season, winning their division for the second time in the past three seasons. The Cowboys lost 48-32 to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round in a disappointing end to the season.

Week 1 keys to victory

If the progression on the offensive line goes as expected, Tyler Guyton will be tasked with slowing down Myles Garrett in his first NFL start as he makes the switch from a collegiate right tackle to a left tackle in the pros. Welcome to the NFL, kid. The Cowboys will need to be solid on defense, devising a game plan in which they force the Browns to be one-dimensional. It’ll be hard to do as Cleveland has a respectable running game and solid group of receivers, led by Amari Cooper (remember him?). But the biggest key for the Cowboys is how their new-look offensive line holds up against a strong Browns defensive front.

Come back Wednesday night for the Cowboys’ week-to-week schedule for 2024, plus season analysis and predictions.

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