Mavericks vs Warriors live stream: how to watch 2022 NBA playoffs online from anywhere - game 5

By Kevin Lynch
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It's Stephen Curry vs Luka Doncic in the Western Conference Finals

Steph Curry and Luka Doncic face-off as the Warriors face the Mavericks
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Things were looking pretty uncomplicated for championship favourites Golden State Warriors until the Mavericks pulled one back. The Western Conference Final series now stands with the score at 3-1 as we head into tonight's Game 5. Steve Kerr's men get another swing at downing Dallas but this time back home at the Chase Center. Can the Mavs stage an unlikely fight back? Read on as we explain how to get a Mavericks vs Warriors live stream and watch the 2022 NBA playoffs online from anywhere.

Mavericks vs Warriors live stream

Date: Wednesday, May 18 - Monday, May 30

Venues: Chase Center, San Francisco / American Airlines Center, Dallas

US TV coverage: TNT & ESPN live with Sling TV discount (opens in new tab)

FREE live stream: Kayo Sports FREE trial (opens in new tab) (AU)

Global live streams: TSN (CA) | Sky Sports (opens in new tab) (UK)

Watch anywhere: try the world's best VPN 100% risk-free (opens in new tab)

Key to the Dallas success until now has been Luka Doncic, who has been superb throughout the season. The Slovenian almost single-handily sunk the Suns in the previous round with a stunning 35-point performance, marking the first time the Mavs have reached this stage since 2011.

The Warriors, meanwhile, made the Conference Finals by battled past Denver and Memphis. Steph Curry has unsurprisingly led the way with Golden State's scoring, notching up an impressive 26.9 points per game, ably abetted by the equally free-scoring Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole.

Read on for how to watch the Mavericks vs Warriors series online and get an 2022 NBA playoffs live stream from anywhere.

Mavericks vs Warriors: schedule and TV channels

* = If necessary 

  • Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Game 1, Wednesday, May 18, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am BST / 11am AEST, TNT
  • Game 2: Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Game 2, Friday, May 20, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am BST / 11am AEST, TNT
  • Game 3: Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Game 3, Sunday, May 22, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am BST / 11am AEST, TNT
  • Game 4: Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Game 4, Tuesday, May 24, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am BST / 11am AEST, TNT
  • Game 5*: Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Game 5, Thursday, May 26, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am BST / 11am AEST, TNT
  • Game 6*: Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Game 6, Saturday, May 28, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am BST / 11am AEST, TNT
  • Game 7*:  Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Game 7, Monday, May 30, 8pm ET/ 5pm PT / 1am BST / 10am AEST, TNT

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Mavericks vs Warriors live stream: how to watch 2022 NBA playoffs in the US without cable

Watch all the NBA Playoffs without cable on Sling TV (opens in new tab)

TNT have a clear run on coverage of the Mavericks vs Warriors series. However, bear in mind that ABC/ESPN 3 are also showing the Celtics vs. Heat series.

Covering your bases isn't as tricky as it might seem, even if you don't want the commitment or expense of cable. 

Watch all the NBA Playoffs without cable on Sling TV (opens in new tab)

Sling TV is a complete cable replacement service that includes all of the channels you need to watch the 2022 NBA Playoffs in its Sling Orange package.

It normally costs $35 per month but there's currently a half-price deal on your first month of Sling TV. It nets you both ESPN and TNT, with ABC coverage available via simulcasts on ESPN3, which is also included on the plan. 

A costlier alternative is to get a FuboTV plan, which includes ESPN and ABC, as well as more than 100 other top channels. The only casualty is TNT. Its standard plan costs $69.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial (opens in new tab).

Away from home and outside the States at the moment? No bother. You can watch Mavericks vs Warriors on Sling by signing up to a VPN. (opens in new tab)

How to watch the Mavericks vs Warriors from outside your country

Scroll down for all the ways you can watch NBA basketball online in a number of countries around the world. But first, you should know that if you're abroad at any point during the playoffs, you probably won't be able to watch the hoops like you normally would at home.

This is because of geo-blocking, a digital restriction that means certain streaming services are only accessible in the region they're based in. 

When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service to change your IP address to a difference location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

Use a VPN to watch Mavericks vs Warriors online from anywhere

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How to watch Mavericks vs Warriors: live stream NBA Playoffs in the UK

Sky Sports (opens in new tab)

Basketball fans based in the UK can tune into the 2022 NBA Playoffs on Sky Sports (opens in new tab), though at the time of publication the network hasn't confirmed which games it will be showing from the Mavericks vs Warriors series.

Whichever games do end up getting featured, the action will be taking place very late at night.

Subscribers also get to watch on the move using the Sky Go app (opens in new tab), which is available on nearly all modern phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and consoles.

If you don't fancy being locked in to a long, expensive contract, consider the more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV).

Alternatively, die-hard fans might want to check out the NBA League Pass (opens in new tab), which starts at £14.99 after a 7-day free trial (opens in new tab), and will get you every single game of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

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How to watch Mavericks vs Warriors: live stream NBA Playoffs in Canada

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In Canada, the NBA Playoffs are split between Sportsnet and TSN, but the entirety of the Mavericks vs Warriors series is set to be shown on TSN. 

If you don't have TSN on cable, you can subscribe to it on a streaming-only basis from $7.99 a day or (much better value) $19.99 a month.

If you don't have Sportsnet on cable, you can subscribe to standalone streaming service SN Now instead, with prices starting at $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year.

If you decide to subscribe or already have, remember you can take your favorite sports streaming service with you wherever you go - just try our No. 1 overall rated VPN 100% risk-free for 30-days (opens in new tab) and follow the instructions above.

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How to watch Mavericks vs Warriors: live stream 2022 NBA Playoffs for FREE in Australia

Foxtel Go (opens in new tab)

ESPN, available through Foxtel, has got basketball fans in Australia covered for the Mavericks vs Warriors and the NBA Playoffs, which you can also stream on your laptop or mobile using the Foxtel Go (opens in new tab) app. 

The NBA Playoffs are also being shown on the excellent sports streaming service Kayo Sports (opens in new tab), which is the ideal option for anyone who doesn't want to commit to a lengthy and pricey contract.

Kayo lets you stream on two devices with its $25 per month Basic plan, and on three devices with its $35 Premium plan, and both come with a FREE 14-day trial (opens in new tab).

Alternatively there's the NBA League Pass (opens in new tab), which is showing every NBA Playoffs game live, with a subscription starting at $39.99 after a 7-day FREE trial (opens in new tab).

Don't forget, you can take your NBA coverage abroad with you as well. For those wanting to watch home coverage of sports from overseas, a good VPN (opens in new tab) is the solution.

Kevin Lynch
Kevin Lynch

Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author of Steve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former Technology Editor for the Daily Mirror. He has also served as editor of GuinnessWorldRecords.com (opens in new tab) and has been a member of the judging panel for the BAFTA British Academy Video Game Awards. Alongside reviewing the latest AV gear, smartphones and computers, Kevin also specialises in music tech and can often be found putting the latest DAWs, MIDI controllers and guitar modellers through their paces. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, Kevin is also a lifelong West Ham fan for his troubles.

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