The Mavericks won Game 1 of a playoff series for the first time since 2021 on Wednesday night with a 108-105 victory over the Timberwolves in the 2024 Western Conference Finals.
Dallas was propelled by its dynamic duo of Luka Doncic (33 points, eight assists, six rebounds) and Kyrie Irving (30 points, five rebounds, four assists). The two seemingly took turns dominating the game with Irving doing most of his damage with a 24-point first half and Doncic taking on the role of closer with 15 points in the fourth quarter.
It was an odd game for Minnesota. Anthony Edwards deferred more than usual and finished with 19 points, 11 boards and eight assists. Karl-Anthony Towns had 16 points, but he only connected on six of his 20 field goal attempts. Jaden McDaniels was a bright spot for the Wolves, scoring a team-high 24 points on a 9-of-15 shooting effort (6-of-9 from downtown).
There were signs of the Timberwolves having played a Game 7 three days earlier, but the contest was a back-and-forth affair. How will they respond in Game 2 with the Mavericks seeking a 2-0 lead?
Here is everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, including TV and streaming options for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
What channel is Mavericks vs. Timberwolves on today?
- TV channel: TNT (U.S.) | TSN4 (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves will air on TNT in the United States and TSN4 in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Mavericks vs. Timberwolves is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves start time
- Date: Friday, May 24
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 24. The game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 86 (Timberwolves broadcast), 212 (Mavericks broadcast)
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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves tickets
Tickets for Game 2 of Mavericks vs. Timberwolves are now available on StubHub. You can check out the seating chart for the game by clicking on the link below.
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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves odds via BetMGM
Minnesota is a 5.5-point favorite heading into Game 2. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Mavericks | Timberwolves |
| Spread | +5.5 | -5.5 |
| Moneyline | +180 | -225 |
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Mavericks and Timberwolves:
(3) Timberwolves vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas leads 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 22 | Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105 | — | — |
| May 24 | Game 2 | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 26 | Game 3 | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 28 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 30 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| June 1 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| June 3 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary