After getting steamrolled in the opening two games of the 2025 NBA Western Conference finals, the Timberwolves (1-2) came home with a chip on their shoulder—and left the Thunder (2-1) shell-shocked.
Minnesota lit up the scoreboard in Game 3, unleashing a 143-101 beatdown that breathed new life into their playoff hopes and trimmed the series gap to 2-1.
Everything that had gone wrong on the road flipped on its head at the Target Center. The Wolves rediscovered their offensive rhythm and then some, torching Oklahoma City from the opening tip and never letting up. By the end of the first quarter, the scoreboard read 34-14 in favor of the hosts—and things only got worse for the visitors from there.
By halftime, Minnesota had ballooned the lead to 68-33. The third quarter offered no relief, with the margin stretching to 105-63. And with just over five minutes to go in the fourth, it stood at a jaw-dropping 126-82.
This wasn't just a win—it was an avalanche. The 143 points marked a new playoff high-water mark for the franchise, as the Timberwolves ran circles around a Thunder team that looked stuck in quicksand.
Now, the scene stays in Minneapolis for Game 4 on Monday night, where the Timberwolves will try to even the series and prove Saturday’s explosion was more than just a one-off lightning strike.
Here's what you need to know about Monday's matchup between Timberwolves and Thunder, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Timberwolves vs. Thunder on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Game 4 of the Timberwolves vs. Thunder series will air live on ESPN on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Fans looking to stream the game can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder start time
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET or 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs series between Timberwolves and Thunder is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET or 5:30 p.m. PT from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
An NBA Finals berth would mean a ton for both franchises. The Thunder last reached that level in 2012 with a young trio of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden. It's the only finals appearance since 1996 when the franchise was in Seattle.
Minnesota, however, has never made an NBA Finals since joining the NBA in the 1989-90 season. This is only the third Western Conference Finals it has reached.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 81 (Thunder), 86 (Timberwolves)
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder series schedule
(1) Thunder vs. (6) Timberwolves — Oklahoma City leads 2-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 20 | Game 1: Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88 | — | — |
| May 22 | Game 2: Thunder 118, Timberwolves 103 | — | — |
| May 24 | Game 3: Timberwolves 143, Thunder 101 | — | — |
| May 26 | Game 4 at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
| May 28 | Game 5* at Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
| May 30 | Game 6* at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
| June 1 | Game 7* at Thunder | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
*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 |