How to Watch Thunder vs. Timberwolves NBA Playoff Games Online

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The 2025 NBA Playoffs could be halfway to the Finals tonight. The No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves are down 1-3 against the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder as the Western Conference finalists head into Game Five. Anthony Edwards and Co.’s only win came in Game Three, where they dominated the Thunder in a 143-101 victory. Game Four was close at 128-126, Thunder, which should give Minnesotans some hope for a comeback.
At a Glance: How to Watch Thunder vs. Timberwolves Games
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling
- TV Channel: ESPN, ABC
- Next Game: Wednesday, May 28, 8:30 p.m. ET
If you’re looking to watch the Thunder vs. Timberwolves Western Conference Finals series, read on. Below are three of the best ways to livestream Thunder vs. Timberwolves playoff games online, plus a schedule for the series.
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How to Watch Thunder vs. Timberwolves Playoff Games Online
Thunder vs. Timberwolves playoff games are broadcast primarily on ESPN, with one game airing on ABC (Game Three). If you want to watch every Thunder vs. Timberwolves playoff game online, sign up for a live TV streaming service that carries both ESPN and ABC. Here are three of our favorites, including options with free trials.
editor’s Pick
DirecTV
➤ Pros: Free trial, affordable genre packs, ESPN+ included
➤ Cons: Not as many entertainment channels in genre packs as other options
Our favorite live TV streaming service for sports fans is DirecTV. The service’s MySports streaming package delivers 20+ essential sports channels, including ESPN and ABC for Thunder vs. Timberwolves livestreams (and TNT for watching Pacers vs. Knicks games). As a bonus, the package also includes a complimentary subscription to ESPN+. The MySports package starts with a five-day free trial and costs $69.99 a month after that.
Fubo
➤ Pros: Huge channel lineup, great local coverage, RSNs, watch on 10 screens
➤ Cons: No Warner Bros. channels (TNT, CNN, TBS, etc.), pricey
Another one of the best live TV streaming services carrying ESPN and ABC is Fubo. This one offers a massive lineup of 150+ channels, but it’s more expensive at $85.99 a month. However, you get a seven-day free trial to test it out first and $20 off your first month of service.
Sling
➤ Pros: Tons of channels, easy to use
➤ Cons: No free trial
Sling is also a great option for streaming Thunder vs. Timberwolves basketball games online. You’ll find ESPN and ABC (and TNT for Knicks vs. Pacers games) in Sling’s Orange + Blue plan. This package costs $66 a month, but you get 50% off your first month of service. There are 46 channels in the plan.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Playoff Schedule, Next Game
The Thunder vs. Timberwolves NBA Playoff series starts on Tuesday, May 20, and will run through Sunday, June 1, if a Game Seven is necessary. Here’s the full schedule (times in ET):
Game 1: Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88
Game 2: Thunder 118, Timberwolves 103
Game 3: Timberwolves 143, Thunder 101
Game 4: Thunder 128, Timberwolves 126
Game 5: Timberwolves at Thunder — Wednesday, May 28, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
*Game 6: Thunder at Timberwolves — Friday, May 30, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
*Game 7: Timberwolves at Thunder — Sunday, June 1, 8 p.m., ESPN
* If necessary
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