Timberwolves at Knicks: Preseason Viewing Guide, Tipoff Time and What’s at Stake

Timberwolves at Knicks lands at Madison Square Garden on Monday, Oct. 12, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET — 6:30 p.m. for viewers in Minnesota. The game is part of the NBA preseason and gives both teams a national stage.

How to Watch

NBA TV carries the game nationally. DIRECTV offers a national streaming option, so cord-cutters can follow the broadcast through that service.

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DAZN is the Knicks’ new streaming home and will carry the game for the Knicks territory. The same platform also holds the Timberwolves home market stream, meaning fans in Minnesota can use DAZN as well.

Timberwolves fans have a separate incentive: an Early Bird Season Pass is available at a 50% discount.

Where and When

The venue is Madison Square Garden in New York City. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 12, which translates to 6:30 p.m. CT.

Timberwolves Outlook

Minnesota enters the preseason expected to contend for a title. The roster now includes LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, two offseason additions. Anthony Edwards, a four-time All-Star, remains the headliner.

Knicks Outlook

New York is the defending champion and brought back its entire championship roster. The Knicks are 0-2 in the preseason and have ongoing contract conversations to manage alongside their title defense.

Upcoming Preseason Schedules

Minnesota’s preseason slate continues after the Knicks game. The Timberwolves host the Pistons on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. ET, then visit the Bulls on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. ET. Two road games follow: at the Heat on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET and at the Magic on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET.

New York stays busy as well. The Knicks visit the Raptors on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. ET and host Toronto on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET. They then welcome the 76ers on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. ET before traveling to Boston on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET.

Preseason games for both teams are marked with an asterisk on their schedules.