How to Watch Thunder vs. Timberwolves NBA Playoff Games Without Cable

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The 2025 NBA Playoff Conference Finals have arrived. In the West, the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves are up against the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder. The Timberwolves are on the cusp of franchise history, hoping Anthony Edwards can propel them to their first NBA Finals. But Oklahoma City, who haven’t been to the Finals since 2012, will be hungry as well.

At a Glance: How to Watch Thunder vs. Timberwolves Games

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 will be 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.

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.

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 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: Timberwolves at Thunder — Tuesday, May 20, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 2: Timberwolves at Thunder — Thursday, May 22, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 3: Thunder at Timberwolves — Saturday, May 24, 8:30 p.m., ABC
Game 4: Thunder at Timberwolves — Monday, May 26, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
*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