Live updates: Dallas Mavericks take on OKC Thunder in Game 1 of Western Conference semis

It’s time for Round 2.

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are on the road against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal Tuesday night. Follow along for live updates, game stories and more from our reporters on the scene in Oklahoma City.

Game updates

— Game 1 is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. at Paycom Center.

Pregame updates

Pregame reading

— What the Mavs’ goal should be in Game 1 against the Thunder, according to Dirk Nowitzki

— Mavericks-Thunder predictions: Will Dallas be making a return trip to the West finals?

— Why you might hear Oklahoma City fans barking during Mavs-Thunder NBA playoff series

— Mavericks’ Luka Doncic ‘not surprised’ by Jalen Brunson’s playoff dominance with Knicks

— Why has Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving found peace in Dallas?

— Even without Maxi Kleber, the Mavericks have a favorable matchup against OKC Thunder

— Mavs’ big men, specifically Daniel Gafford, will have increased opportunity vs. Thunder

— Scouting Mavericks-Thunder: Which MVP candidate has the edge in Western Conference semis?

Find more Mavericks coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.