Thunder-Rockets playoff schedule released

The Thunder will begin its playoff run Tuesday night against the Rockets. 

The NBA released the full playoff schedule Thursday. 

Oklahoma City and Houston, paired in the four/five matchup in the West, will tip-off Game 1 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on TNT. 

Half of the playoff series will begin Monday. With Chris Paul (left hand sprain), Luguentz Dort (right knee sprain) and Russell Westbrook (right quadriceps strain) all dealing with injuries, both teams will have an extra day to rest. 

Thunder-Rockets series schedule

Game 1: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. (TNT) 

Game 2: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) 

Game 3: Saturday, Aug. 22, 5 p.m. (ESPN) 

Game 4: Monday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m. (TNT) 

Game 5: Wednesday, Aug. 26, TBD 

Game 6: Friday, Aug. 28, TBD

Game 7: Sunday, Aug. 30, TBD