Tonight marks the start of the Western Conference Finals with the Minnesota Timberwolves facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Over the last two playoff series, both teams have shown impressive resilience, with the Timberwolves taking down the Golden State Warriors in just five games, while the Thunder pulled through a tough seven games against the Denver Nuggets to advance.
The Timberwolves are no strangers to the Conference Finals; they reached this stage last year. On the other hand, the Thunder’s last appearance in the Western Conference title was back in 2016, where they, too, faced elimination. It’s a bit of a contrasting journey for both teams, highlighting varying experiences in the playoffs.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming matchup:
- Date and time: May 20th, 8:30 PM
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Streaming Options: Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV (free for 3 days)
If you’re wondering when to catch the game, it’s set for 8:30 PM ET tonight on ESPN. Should you be without cable, there are various live TV streaming services available, like Sling TV, which offers compelling deals for new subscribers.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game Schedule:
- Game 1: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – May 20th, 8:30 PM ET (ESPN)
- Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – May 22nd, 8:30 PM ET (ESPN)
- Game 3: Thunder vs. Timberwolves – May 24th, 8:30 PM ET (ABC)
- Game 4: Thunder vs. Timberwolves – May 26th, 8:30 PM ET (ESPN)
- Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – May 28th, 8:30 PM ET (ESPN)*
- Game 6: Thunder vs. Timberwolves – May 30th, 8:30 PM ET (ESPN)*
- Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – June 1st, 8:30 PM ET (ESPN)*
*Games 5-7 will take place only if necessary.
