Live stream Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: How to watch Game 5 tonight

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The NBA's Western Conference Finals continue, and possibly conclude, tonight with Game 5 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves match-up. Below, we've outlined everything you need to know about how to live stream the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game, along with some help to watch it if you're away from the US right now.

The Mavs currently lead Round 3 with a 3-1 record. They won the first three games, but the Wolves pulled through with a win 105-100 in Game 4 on Tuesday night, narrowly avoiding a sweep. If the Mavs win tonight, they'll advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011 and face the Boston Celtics, the winners of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Keep reading to learn all of the ways you can tune in to tonight's game. You can also bookmark our NBA Playoffs hub for information on future games and the NBA Finals.

• 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 5 will air on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT and truTV. There are a couple of streaming options for those without cable. The cheapest way to watch the game is through Max, which live streams several sports through the service's B/R Sport Add-on. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 a month for the ad-supported tier. The B/R Sports Add-on currently comes free with all subscriptions but will eventually cost an extra $9.99 a month.

If you're looking for a more in-depth cable alternative, Sling TV is the way to go. Both Sling base plans carry TNT, but if you're looking to keep up with additional games in the NBA finals, Sling Orange will be the best option since it also carries ESPN. Subscriptions start at $40 a month, but you can currently get $20 off your first month. If you sign up for three months of Sling Orange through the service's NBA Finals promo, you can get $10 off your first three months (a total of $30 in savings) before paying the regular $40 a month price.

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves from anywhere

Those traveling outside the US during the game can keep up with their subscriptions by using a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs allow people to change their electronic device's location so that they can use their usual websites and apps from anywhere. They're also solid ways to increase online privacy. Since the services we've outlined tonight require US forms of payment, this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment and hoping to use their existing subscriptions.

If this sounds like something that might be a good fit, our recommendation is ExpressVPN. It's an easy-to-use option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Our ExpressVPN review has all the details, and we've outlined how to use a VPN below.

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.