The Timberwolves (3-1) and the Warriors (1-3) are locked in a heated second-round battle in the NBA Playoffs, with a pivotal Game 5 looming large in the series.
Golden State’s playoff flame is flickering, and the ghosts of 2016 are back to haunt the Bay. The Warriors have now dropped three postseason games on the bounce — a rare stumble that last happened under the brightest lights of all, during the infamous collapse to Cleveland in the NBA Finals nearly a decade ago.
This time, the fall came in the Western Conference semifinals, where the Minnesota Timberwolves tightened their grip with a 117-110 win on Monday night at Chase Center. That victory handed Minnesota a commanding 3-1 lead and pushed Golden State to the edge of the playoff cliff, one loss away from an early offseason.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between the Timberwolves and the Warriors, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Timberwolves vs. Warriors on today?
- TV channel: TNT, truTV
- Live stream: Sling
Game 5 of Timberwolves vs. Warriors will air nationally on TNT and truTV.
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Timberwolves vs. Warriors start time
- Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET or 6:30 p.m. PT
Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Timberwolves and the Warriors is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Timberwolves walked into this round as slight favorites, but that wasn’t the case in the opening series, where they pulled off an upset against the Lakers.
After losing the opener 88-99, Minnesota bounced back in the second game. With Julius Randle leading the way with 24 points, they overwhelmed Golden State 117-93.
Game 3 saw the Warriors get every bit of the all-guns-blazing version of Jimmy Butler they were hoping for, but even that wasn’t enough to keep the tide from turning. Minnesota kept its composure and pulled out a 102-97 win on the road.
Timberwolves vs. Warriors radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM Channel 86 (Timberwolves), Channel 83 (Warriors)
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Timberwolves vs. Warriors series schedule
| Date | Game/result | Time (ET) | TV/stream |
| May 6 | Game 1: Warriors 99, Wolves 88 | — | — |
| May 8 | Game 2: Timberwolves 117, Warriors 93 | — | — |
| May 10 | Game 3: Timberwolves 102, Warriors 97 | — | — |
| May 12 | Game 4: Timberwolves 117, Warriors 110 | — | — |
| May 14 | Game 5* at Timberwolves | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 18 | Game 6* at Warriors | TBD | TBD, Sling |
| May 20 | Game 7* at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
*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.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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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