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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.
what to know about timberwolves vs. thunder Date and time: May 28, 8:30 p.m. ET
May 28, Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Channel: ESPN
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
, Timberwolves 88 Game 2: Thunder 118 , Timberwolves 103
, Timberwolves 103 Game 3: Timberwolves 143 , Thunder 101
, Thunder 101 Game 4: Thunder 128 , Timberwolves 126
, 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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