Golden State advanced to the penultimate series of the NBA Playoffs after eliminating Denver and Memphis. Stephen Curry (26.9 points per game), Klay Thompson (20.4) and Jordan Poole (19.3) have led the way offensively in the postseason, and Draymond Green and Kevon Looney have done the dirty work on the defensive end.
Dallas toughed out series against Utah and Phoenix, earning a spot in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011. Luka Doncic has been stellar throughout the NBA Playoffs, most recently sinking the Suns with an efficient 35-point performance in Game 7.
Will the Warriors reach the NBA Finals for the sixth time in the past eight seasons? Or can the Mavericks pull off another upset?
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Warriors vs. Mavericks series schedule
Here is the full schedule for the 2022 Western Conference Finals.
*If necessary
When is Game 1 of Warriors vs. Mavericks?
Date: Wednesday, May 18 Time: 9 p. m. ET | 6 p. m. PT
Game 1 of the 2022 Western Conference Finals will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 18. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Warriors vs. Mavericks regular season results
Jan. 5: Mavericks 99, Warriors 82 Jan. 25: Warriors 130, Mavericks 92 Feb. 27: Mavericks 107, Warriors 101 March 3: Mavericks 122, Warriors 113
The Mavericks won three of the four regular season matchups against the Warriors, but Klay Thompson and Draymond Green both missed multiple contests.
When will the 2022 NBA Finals start?
June 2: Game 1 June 5: Game 2 June 8: Game 3 June 10: Game 4 June 13: Game 5* June 16: Game 6* June 19: Game 7*
*If necessary
The winner of the Western Conference Finals will play in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals on Thursday, June 2. The latest possible date for an NBA Finals game is Sunday, June 19.
