How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Live stream Game 1

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The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves tip off tonight for Round 3 of the NBA Playoffs. Keep reading to learn how to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves live stream from home.

The Minnesota Timberwolves impressed this year when they beat out the Denver Nuggets, who won the NBA Finals last year, in Game 7 of Round 2 of the Playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks have had a similarly notable run in the tournament. They eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were tied with the Nuggets for first in the Western Conference, in Game 6 of Round 2. Now, the Mavs and Wolves will face off to determine the best team in the Western Conference and see who will make it to the elusive NBA Finals next month.

If you're hoping to learn how to tune in, you're in luck. Below, we've compiled everything you need to know to live stream Game 1. Plus, you can bookmark our NBA Playoffs hub for future game details.

• See also: How to watch NHL Playoffs | How to watch WNBA | How to watch MLB

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves in the US

The Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game will air on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT and truTV. If you don't have cable, you can live stream the game in a couple of ways. The cheapest streaming option will be Max, which streams several live sports games via its B/R Sports Add-on. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 a month. The add-on currently comes free with every subscription, but it will eventually cost an additional $9.99 monthly.

If you'd rather explore a live TV package, you can try out Sling TV, which carries TNT. At only $40 a month, Sling is one of the more affordable live TV packages out there. You can currently get your first month at half-off, making it only a $20 investment tonight.

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves from anywhere

Those planning to travel outside the US during the game can always try keeping up with their subscriptions using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs allow you to change your device's virtual location to access your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Plus, they're instant ways to boost your internet privacy. Today's recommendation will be best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment since the services we've outlined require US forms of payment.

We recommend ExpressVPN, a beginner-friendly VPN with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can check out our ExpressVPN review for more details and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location.
• Sign up for one of the live TV streaming packages mentioned above.
• Navigate to the correct channel or game page and enjoy.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.