The Thunder stumbled in the second round, creating suspicion that they may not be a lock to reach the NBA Finals.
Two games into the Western Conference Finals and those doubts are nonexistent. Oklahoma City looks every bit ready to be an NBA champion and a potential dynasty for years to come.
For the second straight game, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves by at least 15 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is playing the best basketball of his career after receiving the 2024-25 MVP award. He scored 38 points in Game 2 and 31 in Game 1.
It's more than just the MVP, however. Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso have been excellent in the first two games. This is a deep Thunder team that comes ready every night. When that's the case, it's nearly impossible to slow them down.
Anthony Edwards did his best in Game 2, scoring 32 points on 12-of-26 shooting. He did, however, shoot 1-for-9 from three. Meanwhile Julius Randle scored just six points in Game 2 after a strong Game 1.
Here's what you need to know about Saturday's matchup between Timberwolves and Thunder, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Timberwolves vs. Thunder on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Game 3 of the Timberwolves vs. Thunder series will air live on ABC on Saturday, May 24.
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder start time
- Date: Saturday, May 24
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between Timberwolves and Thunder is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
An NBA Finals berth would mean a ton for both franchises. The Thunder last reached that level in 2012 with a young trio of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden. It's the only finals appearance since 1996 when the franchise was in Seattle.
Minnesota, however, has never made an NBA Finals since joining the NBA in the 1989-90 season. This is only the third Western Conference Finals it has reached.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Timberwolves vs. Thunder broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder series schedule
(1) Thunder vs. (6) Timberwolves — Oklahoma City leads 2-0
Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
May 20 | Game 1: Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88 | — | — |
May 22 | Game 2: Thunder 118, Timberwolves 103 | — | — |
May 24 | Game 3 at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling, TSN |
May 26 | Game 4 at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
May 28 | Game 5* at Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
May 30 | Game 6* at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
June 1 | Game 7* at Thunder | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
First round begins | April 19 |
Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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