Context:

In the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves are leading the series against the seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors with a 2-1 edge after a hard-fought 102-97 victory in Game 3. Despite the absence of Stephen Curry due to a hamstring strain, the Warriors gave a strong performance with notable efforts from Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga, but ultimately fell short as Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the Timberwolves to victory. Game 4 is scheduled to air on ESPN and can also be streamed live on Sling, which provides flexible and affordable viewing options without a traditional cable subscription. Sling TV offers a range of channel packages and a no-contract model, making it a popular choice for sports fans. The Timberwolves entered this round as slight favorites and have shown resilience, particularly after overcoming the Lakers in the previous series with key performances from players like Julius Randle who scored 24 points in Game 2 against Golden State.

Dive Deeper:

• The Timberwolves lead their series against the Warriors 2-1 after a 102-97 victory in Game 3, where Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle were pivotal to their win, especially in the second half.

• Stephen Curry is sidelined with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, impacting the Warriors' performance, and he is expected to miss at least a week, potentially returning by Game 5.

• Game 4 of the Timberwolves vs. Warriors series is set for Monday night at 10 p.m. ET, and will be nationally broadcast on ESPN, with streaming available on Sling.

• Sling TV offers a flexible and affordable streaming service with no-contract options, allowing users to watch various sports channels, including ESPN, TNT, and others, appealing to those wanting to streamline their viewing options.

• The Timberwolves have shown strong form in the playoffs, having upset the Lakers in the previous series and now continuing their momentum against the Warriors, with significant contributions from players like Julius Randle.

• Game 1 of the series saw the Timberwolves lose to the Warriors 88-99, but they bounced back in Game 2 with a 117-93 victory, showcasing their ability to adapt and overcome challenges.

• Fans can listen to the live broadcast of the series on SiriusXM, offering a free trial for new subscribers to access live sports and analysis across multiple channels.

• The sixth-seeded Timberwolves and seventh-seeded Warriors are throwing haymakers in the second round, but it's Minnesota landing the latest punch.

• Despite Golden State battling tooth and nail without their floor general Stephen Curry, it was the Wolves who clawed out a gritty 102-97 Game 3 victory on Saturday night in San Francisco, taking a 2-1 edge in the series. Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga poured their hearts into the fight for the home side, but the second half was all Timberwolves.

• WATCH: Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game 4 LIVE on Sling