Preview of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and the Mavericks: ticket information, broadcast details, injury updates, and start time.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to defend their home court against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. After defeating the Nuggets in a thrilling Game 7 of the second round, the Wolves secured their spot in the Conference Finals, while the Mavericks emerged victorious against the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games.

With the Wolves boasting a superior regular-season record, they hold the advantage of playing at home in this pivotal third-round series.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about Game 1 between the Wolves and the Mavs, including ticket availability, broadcast schedule, and injury updates:

Game 1 Details:

• Tickets: Available
• Doors Open: 6:00 PM
• Start Time: 7:30 PM
  (Note: Doors to the game will open at 6:00 PM. Fans attending Game 1 will receive a white Playoff tee courtesy of Sprite and a Howl Towel sponsored by Target. For additional in-game activities, click here.)

Broadcast Information:

• Date: Wednesday, May 22
• Start Time: 7:30 PM CT
• TV Channels: TNT | truTV, Max
• Radio: iHeartRadio | Timberwolves app | KFAN
• Location: Target Center | Minneapolis, MN

Game 1, hosted at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, will be nationally televised on TNT at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 22. TNT’s broadcast team, including play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan, analysts Reggie Miller and Stan Van Gundy, and reporter Allie LaForce, will cover the game.

Radio coverage will be provided by Alan Horton and color analyst Jim Petersen on iHeartRadio’s Timberwolves channel, KFAN, and the Timberwolves app. The radio broadcast will commence 15 minutes before tip-off.

Additionally, truTV and Max will offer an alternative viewing experience hosted by Jordan Cornette, featuring Vince Carter, Bomani Jones, and Chris Haynes.

Injury Report:

• Wolves: No reported injuries.
• Mavs: Out: Maxi Kleber (Right Shoulder; AC Separation), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Left Ankle Sprain)

The Wolves enter Game 1 with a clean injury report, while the Mavericks will be without Maxi Kleber and Olivier-Maxence Prosper due to their respective injuries.

Jerseys:

• Wolves: Classic Edition
• Mavs: Statement Edition

For Game 1, the Wolves will sport their Classic Edition uniforms, matched with a corresponding court design. The Mavericks will don their dark blue Statement Edition uniforms.