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The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals. It’s been 20 years since the Timberwolves last made it to the NBA Conference Finals, with the Mavericks’ last appearance coming in 2022.
A fierce battle not to be missed. Keep reading for all the ways you can watch. Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves First game tonight.
How and when to watch Game 1 between Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves
Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET and 5:30 PM PT. The game will be aired and streamed on TNT sling tv and the platforms introduced below.
How to watch Game 1 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves without cable
If your cable contract doesn’t include TNT, or if it does include TNT. cut the cord You can watch today’s game with your cable company. Below are the platforms where you can watch today’s match live.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream Mavericks vs. Timberwolves games
One of the most cost-effective ways to stream NBA playoff games today is Subscription to Sling TV. To watch today’s game, you’ll need a subscription to the Orange tier, which includes TNT and ESPN. To access even more NBA games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes games played on ABC.
The Orange tier normally costs $40 per month, but Sling TV offers new subscribers the first month for just $15. The Orange + Blue tier is $35 for the first month and $60 per month thereafter. There’s also an NBA Playoffs package plan that saves you $30 if you prepay for three months of service on any tier. You can cancel any time.
Note: Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS, so you won’t be able to watch CBS broadcasts, including next year’s NFL games, on CBS. To watch these games, plus live coverage of PGA Golf, UEFA Champions League, and other sports, we recommend subscribing to Paramount+ on Showtime. Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12 per month after a one-week free trial.
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Watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves for free on Max
Max, formerly known as HBO Max, is known for streaming top-notch HBO content like “Succession” and “House of the Dragon.” NBA fans can now enjoy NBA Playoff games broadcast on TNT on the streamer using the B/R Sports add-on. A Max subscription is required to access B/R Sports content such as NBA Playoffs and NHL Playoffs. Some blackouts apply.
Max subscriptions start at $10 per month. The B/R Sports add-on is currently free.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle: Watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves live for free
You can watch today’s match in the following ways: Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle. This bundle includes 95 channels including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates, and ESPN. Also, ESPN+ streaming service. Also includes unlimited DVR storage. Watch today’s games, his 2024 NBA playoffs, this season’s MLB, and next season’s network-broadcast NFL games with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.
Hulu + Live TV bundles ESPN+ and Disney+ and costs $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
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2024 NBA Playoffs: Complete Playoff Schedule
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Below is the schedule for the NBA Conference Finals. Always east.
eastern conference
(1) Boston vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Pacers vs. Celtics, Tuesday, May 21st (8:00 pm ET, ESPN)
• Game 2: Pacers vs. Celtics, Thursday, May 23 (8:00 ET, ESPN)
• Game 3: Celtics vs. Pacers, Saturday, May 25 (8:30 ET, ABC)
• Game 4: Celtics vs. Pacers, Monday, May 27 (8:00 ET, ESPN)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Celtics, Wednesday, May 29th (8:00 ET, ESPN)*
• Match 6: Celtics vs. Pacers, Friday, May 31 (8:00 ET, ESPN)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Celtics, Sunday, June 2 (8:00 ET, ESPN)*
* = if required
western conference
3) Minnesota vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 22 (8:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Friday, May 24 (8:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Sunday, May 26 (8:00 ET, TNT)
• Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Tuesday, May 28 (8:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
• Match 6: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Saturday, June 1 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Monday, June 3 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
* = if required
2024 NBA Playoffs: Conference Semifinals
Below are the scores and standings for the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
(1) Boston vs. (4) Cleveland
• Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
• Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
• Game 3: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
• Game 4: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
• Game 5: Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98
Boston wins the series 4-1
(2) New York vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
• Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
• Game 3: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
• Game 4: Pacers 121, Knicks 89
• Game 5: Knicks 121, Pacers 91
• Game 6: Pacers, 116, Knicks 103
• Game 7: Pacers 130, Knicks 109
Indiana wins the series 4-3
western conference
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
• Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
• Game 3: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
• Game 4: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
• Game 5: Mavericks 104, Thunder 92
• Game 6: Mavericks 117, Thunder 116
Dallas wins the series 4-2.
(2) Denver vs. (3) Minnesota
• Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
• Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
• Game 3: Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
• Game 4: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
• Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97
• Match 6: Timberwolves 115, Nuggets 70
• Game 7: Timberwolves 98, Nuggets 90
Minnesota wins the series 4-3
1st round results
Below are the first round results of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
eastern conference
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat
• Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
• Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
• Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
• Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
• Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84
(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
• Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
• Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
• Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
• Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
• Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
• Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115
(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers
• Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
• Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
• Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118
• Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
• Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
• Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
• Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
• Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
• Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
• Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
• Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
• Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
• Game 7: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94
western conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans
• Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
• Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
• Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
• Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers
• Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
• Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
• Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
• Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
• Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
• Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
• Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
• Game 3: Timberwolves 129, Suns 109
• Game 4: Timberwolves 112, Suns 116
(4) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
• Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
• Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
• Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
• Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
• Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
• Game 6: Mavericks 114, Mavericks 101
Conference finals schedule
The conference finals will begin on May 21-22, but could be moved up to May 19-20 if previous round series end early.
NBA Finals Schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals begins on June 6th and will be broadcast on ABC.
- Sunday June 9th: Game 2
- Wednesday June 12th: Game 3
- Friday June 14th: game 4
- Monday June 17th: Game 5 (if required)
- Thursday June 20th: Game 6 (if required)
- Sunday June 23rd: Game 7 (if required)
