The second round of the NBA playoffs continue tonight, as the Dallas Mavericks play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30 p.m. CT on TNT. Fans can watch tonight’s game and other NBA action for free tonight by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. If fans have already used that free trial, then Sling is offering a first month discount for new users.

Mavericks star players Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić carried their team past the fourth seeded Los Angeles Clippers during their first round series. Both players are averaging more than 26 points per game, while the team’s third-highest scorer averages less than 11 points. Irving and Dončić are immensely talented, but the Mavericks are lacking the key role players needed to make a deep playoff run. In order for the team to have any chance to win a game, their two stars must to play at a high level. Although they can handle the pressure, it is difficult to perform at a high level during each game in the NBA playoffs.

The Thunder completed their sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans during their first round series, and they had five players average at least 11 points. Since all their starters can consistently score, they are a major threat in the Western Conference. Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with more than 27 points per game this postseason, which is surprisingly less than his regular season average. He is assisted by fellow teammates Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, who have combined to average about 36 points per game in the NBA playoffs. The Thunder also play great defense, as Holmgren is an elite rim protector with nearly 3 blocks per game this postseason. Since they have great players throughout their lineup, the Thunder will be tough to upset.

Fans can watch tonight’s game and other NBA playoff action by utilizing the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, fans can get a Sling subscription that offers a first month discount to new users.