The Minnesota Timberwolves are facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Thunder were 2-0 in the series heading into Game 3, but the Timberwolves managed to pull off a huge comeback in Game 3 winning 143-101. Game 4 saw the Thunder back on top though, bringing the Western Conference Finals series to 3-1. Game 5 tips off tonight at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Timberwolves vs. Thunder series.
How to watch the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder:
Dates: May 28, 2025
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET (Game 5)
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: DirecTV, Sling, Fubo and more
NBA Western Conference Finals channel:
All games in the NBA Western Conference finals between the Timberwolves and Thunder will air on ESPN, with the exception of Game 3, which aired on ABC.
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Who is playing in the NBA Western Conference Finals?
This year, the Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.
2025 NBA Western Conference Finals TV schedule:
All times Eastern. Winners in bold.
Game 1: Timberwolves vs. Thunder; Tuesday, May 20 (8:30 ET, ESPN)
Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Thunder; Thursday, May 22 (8:30 ET, ESPN)
Game 3: Thunder vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 24 (8:30 ET, ABC)
Game 4: Thunder vs. Timberwolves; Monday, May 26 (8:30 ET, ESPN)
Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Thunder; Wednesday, May 28 (8:30 ET, ESPN)*
Game 6: Thunder vs. Timberwolves; Friday, May 30 (8:30 ET, ESPN)*
Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Thunder; Sunday, June 1 (8 ET, ESPN)*
*if necessary
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