The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from their second appearance in the NBA Finals.
After dropping Game 3 to the Minnesota Timberwolves by nearly 40 points, the Thunder bounced back thanks in part to a 40 point game from NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He also contributed 10 rebounds and nine assists to the 128-126 victory.
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The Thunder can punch their ticket to the NBA Finals with a win tonight. The team in its current form has never won the Finals; their only appearance in 2012 was against eventual champs, the Miami Heat. As the Seattle SuperSonics, the team won just one championship in 1979.
- Date and time: May 28, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming:Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV (three days free)
Here’s everything you need to know about Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 5, including where to tune in without cable.
What time is the Timberwolves-Thunder game on tonight?
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 5 tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET tonight, May 28. The game will air on ESPN.
How to watch Timberwolves vs. Thunder for free:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll have to utilize a live TV streaming service to watch tonight’s Timberwolves vs. Thunder game.
One of our favorites is the Sling TV Orange plan. Though there’s no free trial, you’ll get 50% off your first month of the base plan, bringing the total down to $23 for the first month ($45.99/month after).
You can also watch the game utilizing the three-day free trial from Hulu + Live TV.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Western Conference Finals schedule:
- 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 vs. Thunder – May 28 at 8:30 ET (ESPN)
- Game 6: Thunder vs. Timberwolves – May 30 at 8:30 ET (ESPN)*
- Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – June 1 at 8 ET (ESPN)*
*Games 6-7 only if necessary
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