How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Live stream Game 2

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The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves Round 3 Playoffs match-up continues tonight with Game 2. We'll show you everything you need to know about how to watch the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, including both cable and live streaming options. 

The Mavericks and Timberwolves squared off on Wednesday night with a tight game that saw the Mavs ultimately walk away with a 108-105 win. The Mavericks' Luke Dončić and the Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels were the high-scorers for the game, netting 33 and 24 points, respectively. While the Wolves lost the first game of the Western Conference Finals, they've proven to be a worthy adversary in the Playoffs this year after beating out no. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 2. Only time will be able to tell whether the Texas or the Minnesota team will make it to the finals in June. 

Whether you're a Mavs or Wolves fan, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to watch Game 2, and don't forget to bookmark our NBA Playoffs hub for information on future games.

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How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves in the US

The Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game will air on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT and truTV. The cheapest streaming option for cord-cutters will be Max, which streams several live sports games through its B/R Sports Add-on. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 a month. While the B/R Sports Add-on will eventually cost an additional $9.99 a month, it currently comes free with every subscription (even existing ones). 

You can also try out a live TV package like Sling TV, which carries TNT in both of its base plans. At only $40 a month, Sling is one of the more affordable live TV options out there. Your first month is currently half-off, making it only a $20 investment.

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves from anywhere

If you are traveling outside the United States during the game, you can still keep up with your subscriptions with a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs enable you to alter your device's location so that you can access your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Plus, they're instant ways to boost your online privacy. This recommendation will be best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad since the services we've outlined tonight require US forms of payment.

We recommend ExpressVPN, a straightforward VPN with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can check out our ExpressVPN review for additional 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.