How to Watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves 2025 NBA Playoff Games

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It’s Anthony Edwards vs. Lebron James and Luka Doncic in one of the best first-round NBA Playoff series. The Los Angeles Lakers made it to the playoffs as a No. 3 seed, but they fell hard in the series opener to the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves. Game Two saw the Lakers get it together, with Doncic putting up 31 and James scoring 21. They still had trouble controlling Ant-Man and Julius Randal, who put up 25 and 27, respectively.

At a Glance: How to Watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves

Up next will be the first Lakers vs. Timberwolves 2025 playoff game in Minnesota. If you’re looking to watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves games during this year’s playoffs, read on. Below is a quick guide on how to watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves games online without cable.

How to Watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves Playoff Games Online

Upcoming Lakers vs. Timberwolves playoff games are airing on ESPN, ABC, and TNT. TNT games will be simulcast on Max. If you don’t have cable, the best way to keep up with the series is to get a live TV streaming service that carries all three channels. Below are three of the best options, including free trial and pricing information:

DirecTV, which now offers hardware-free streaming packages, carries ESPN, ABC, and TNT, as well as NBA TV for other NBA Playoff games. All of these channels are included in their MySports plan, which delivers 20+ channels for $69.99 a month. For sports fans, we think the package offers the best value of any streaming subscription. Best of all, you get a five-day free trial to start.

Sling is another one of the best live TV streaming services for watching the NBA Playoffs, including Timberwolves vs. Lakers games. You can get ESPN, ABC, and TNT in Sling’s Orange + Blue package, which starts at $66 a month. If you want NBA TV as well (for other NBA Playoff games), grab the Sports Extra add-on for an additional $15 a month. Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, but right now you can get half off your first month.

Another way to livestream Lakers vs. Timberwolves games without cable is Hulu + Live TV. This streaming service carries 90+ channels and includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu (on-demand) as part of your subscription. New subscribers can get a three-day free trial before billing kicks in at $82.99 a month. The service does not carry NBA TV, however.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves Schedule, Next Game

The Lakers vs. Timberwolves series is now on Game Three, taking place Friday, April 25, at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Here’s the full Lakers vs. Timberwolves series schedule and results:

Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95
Game 2: Lakers 94, Timberwolves 85
Game 3: Lakers at Timberwolves — Fri. April 25, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4: Lakers at Timberwolves — Sun. April 27, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 5: Timberwolves at Lakers — Wed. April 30, TBD
* Game 6: Lakers at Timberwolves — Fri. May 2, TBD
* Game 7: Timberwolves at Lakers — Sun. May 4, TBD
* if necessary