Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving decided to take turns terrorizing the Timberwolves’ defense in the Mavericks’ 108-105 win Wednesday night.
In the first half of Game 1, Irving totaled 24 points on 11-of-14 shooting to prevent Minnesota from creating any separation. Doncic grabbed the baton from Irving in the second half, racking up 19 points on 6-of-12 shooting over the final 24 minutes. Overall, Doncic and Irving scored 63 of Dallas’ 108 points and dished out 12 of the team’s 21 assists.
The Timberwolves’ stars, on the other hand, struggled to find a rhythm throughout the series opener. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns connected on just 12 of their 36 total field goal attempts (33.3 percent), finishing with a combined 35 points.
“We came out flat today. We found our energy, then we went back to being flat,” Edwards said. “I think it was just on us. Everything was on us today.”
Now, the Wolves must rediscover the energy that brought them to this stage of the NBA Playoffs. If Minnesota can’t find its form, Dallas could be heading back home with a 2-0 lead.
Here is everything you need to know about Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, including how to watch Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Where to watch the Timberwolves game tonight: Game 2 TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: TNT (U.S.) | TSN4 (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks 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 Timberwolves vs. Mavericks 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.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Friday, May 24
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 24. The game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 86 (Timberwolves broadcast), 212 (Mavericks broadcast)
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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks tickets
Tickets for Game 2 of Timberwolves vs. Mavericks 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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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks 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 | Timberwolves | Mavericks |
| Spread | -5.5 | +5.5 |
| Moneyline | -225 | +180 |
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Timberwolves and Mavericks:
(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