Tonight is win or go home as the 2025 NBA Playoffs head to Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, airing on ESPN. On the wrong side of 3-1, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves look to keep their season alive as they travel to the Paycom Center to take on 2025 NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In Game 4, the Thunder were hitting on all cylinders with SGA and second-scoring option combining for 74 of the Thunder’s 128 points. Third-leading scorer Chet Holmgren gave the Thunder an additional 21 points in their 2-point victory. Heading into tonight’s game, the T-Wolves will have their backs against the wall and need to pull out all the stops to extend their season. The Wolves 9-man rotation played well in Game 4, and if Edwards can add a superstar performance, the series could head back to the Target Center for Game 6.
Here’s how to watch the action on the hardwood live without cable.
Here’s how to watch the action on the hardwood live without cable.
When to Watch
2025 Western Conference Finals (Game 5)
- Game: Timberwolves at Thunder
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Where to Stream: DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV.
How to Watch 2025 NBA Playoff Games Live Without Cable TV
Streaming the NBA Playoffs on ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and TNT is easier than ever on our favorite devices. With Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices, you can stream live NBA games with a subscription to DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
ABC is also available to watch for free with an antenna.
Games that air on TNT will also be available to watch live on Max.
You can find out more about each streaming service below.
Watch the NBA Playoffs Live on DIRECTV
For only $85.99 per month, the Entertainment plan from DIRECTV, you can watch all of the 2025 NBA Playoffs games live on ABC, NBA TV, ESPN and TNT and over 90 channels. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
DIRECTV STREAM also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including ESPN, TNT, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and in select markets ABC for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content and more on ESPN+.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch NBA Playoff Games Live on Sling TV
Subscribe to Sling Orange & Blue to stream the NBA Playoffs on ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and TNT in a lineup of over 40 channels for only $61 per month. Record the games and your favorite shows and movies with 50 hours of DVR storage.
New subscribers can get half off of their first month for a limited time.
Watch NBA Playoff Games Live On Fubo
Known as a sports-oriented streaming service, you can find all of the ESPN family of networks on Fubo. The Pro plan starts at $84.99 per month and includes each postseason game airing on ABC, NBA TV, and ESPN in a lineup of over 190 channels and 100+ live sporting events.
Fubo doesn’t carry TNT but those games are available to watch live on Max.
Each Fubo plan includes on-demand shows and movies, the ability to record unlimited hours with cloud DVR, and you can stream on 10 screens simultaneously.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and save $30 on the first month.
Watch the NBA Playoffs on Max
TNT Sports, which airs on TNT, are available on the Max app starting with the Standard plan for $16.99 per month or $139.99 yearly to watch live sports on Max.
Watch the NBA Playoff Games Live on Hulu + Live TV
TNT, ABC, and ESPN are part of a channel lineup of over 95 channels. For only $82.99 per month, the service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows, movies, and much more for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for three days.
Watch the NBA Playoffs Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and TNT with YouTube TV for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR, so you can rewatch your library of content and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
2025 NBA Playoff Schedule: Conference Finals
2025 Western Conference Finals
- Game 1: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – Tuesday, May 20 (8:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – Thursday, May 22 (8:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 3: Thunder vs. Timberwolves – Saturday, May 24 (8:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Thunder vs. Timberwolves – Monday, May 26 (8:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – Wednesday, May 28 (8:30 ET, ESPN)*
- Game 6: Thunder vs. Timberwolves – Friday, May 30 (8:30 ET, ESPN)*
- Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Thunder – Sunday, June 1 (8 ET, ESPN)*
* = If necessary
2025 Eastern Conference Finals
All times Eastern Standard Time and streaming on Max.
- Game 1: Pacers vs. Knicks; Wednesday, May 21 (8 p.m., TNT)
- Game 2: Pacers vs. Knicks; Friday, May 23 (8 p.m., TNT)
- Game 3: Knicks vs. Pacers; Sunday, May 25 (8 p.m., TNT)
- Game 4: Knicks vs. Pacers; Tuesday, May 27 (8 p.m., TNT)
- Game 5: Pacers vs. Knicks; Thursday, May 29 (8 p.m., TNT)*
- Game 6: Knicks vs. Pacers; Saturday, May 31 (8 p.m., TNT)*
- Game 7: Pacers vs. Knicks; Monday, June 2 (8 p.m., TNT)*
* = If necessary