The Los Angeles Lakers entered the NBA playoffs with a third seed in the West and were in trouble with the Timberwolves of Minnesota No. 6, but despite the strong combination of Luka Dončić and Lebron James and the Lakers trailed the Timberwolves 3-1 in the series. (Why should the Lakers win Game 4? Some viewers think the referee missed a call that could lead in the last minute of the game.) Both teams met again on Wednesday night in Game 5, which could be the last game of the series if Timberwolves rolled it out.
Here's all you need to know about how to play against Timberwolves against Lakers Game tonight, and here's everything you need to see how to watch the 2025 NBA playoffs.
How to watch "The Timberwolves and the Lakers" Game 5:
date: Wednesday, April 30
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time: At 10 pm and
TV Channel: TNT
flow: Max, Sling, Hulu with live TV, etc.
Where to watch Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game:
You can tweak the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on TNT, which offers live TV on platforms like Directv, Sling, and Hulu. The game will also be streamed on Max.
NBA Playoff Channel:
The NBA playoffs will be aired on ESPN, ABC, TNT and NBA TV.
How to watch the NBA playoffs without cables:
DirecTV's MySports Pack is a well-curated TV package for sports fans, with access to ESPN's channels, TBS, TBS, TNT, USA, FS1, and has a subscription to ESPN+ for $69.99/month.
The MySports package guarantees access to thousands of live TV events, as well as all live streaming and library content on ESPN+, all on one interface and one bill. You can try it for five days for free before proceeding.
Max, aka "People to Watch", has obtained a select list of live sports with its Bleacher Report Sports add-on that offers free access to ad-free Max subscribers.
Above NBA games on TBS, TNT and TRUTV, Max has buzzing performances Pitt, White Lotus, Our Last One, House of Dragons, Dunes: Prophecy And more.
Ad-supported maximum starts at $10 per month. Standard Plan (including B/R Sports Free) $17 per month.
Who plays in the NBA playoffs?
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs (8) Memphis Grizzlies (Thunder wins 4-0)
(2) Houston Rockets (7) Golden State Warriors
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(3) Los Angeles Lakers and (6) Minnesota Timberwolves
(4) Denver Nuggets and (5) LA Clippers
Eastern Conference
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers and (8) Miami Heat (8)Cavaliers win the series 4-0)
(2) Boston Celtics and (7) Orlando Magic
(3) New York Knicks and (6) Detroit Pistons
(4) Indiana Pacers vs (5) Milwaukee Bucks
2025 NBA Playoff TV Schedule:
All times east.
Tuesday, April 29
Game 5: Celtic Magic, 8:30 pm (NBA TV)
Game 5: The Knicks' Pistons, 7:30 pm (TNT, TRUTV, MAX)
Game 5: Pacers' Bucks, 6pm (NBA TV)
Game 5: Nuggets' Clippers, 10 pm (TNT, TRUTV, MAX)
Wednesday, April 30
Game 5: Rockets’ Warriors, 7:30 pm (TNT, TRUTV, MAX)
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Game 5: On the Cavaliers at 7 p.m. (NBA TV)
Game 5: Lakers' Timberwolves, 10 pm (TNT, TRUTV, MAX)
Thursday, May 1
Game 6: The Celtics of TBD (TBD) Magic
Game 6: TBD (TBD) Pistons' Knicks**
Game 6: TBD (TBD) Clippers' Nuggets**
Friday, May 2
Game 6: Heat's Cavaliers, TBD (TBD)*
Game 6: Bucks Pacers, TBD (TBD)*
Game 6: Timberwolves, TBD (TBD) Lakers**
Game 6: Warriors Rockets, TBD (TBD)*
Saturday, May 3
Game 7: Celtic Magic, TBD (TBD)*
Game 7: Knicks' Pistons, TBD (TBD)*
Field 7: Block Scissors, TBD (TBD)*
Sunday, May 4
Game 7: The Heat in the Cavaliers, TBD (TBD)**
Game 7: Pacers, TBD (TBD) Bucks*
Game 7: Lakers' Timberwolves, TBD (TBD)*
Game 7: Rockets' Warriors, TBD (TBD)*
*If necessary.