How to watch Game 1 of Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves online for free

Access this free live stream without spending anything.
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TL;DR: Stream Game 1 of Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The NBA playoffs are in a constant state of flux. The power balance is always shifting, as teams slowly show their true colours when it matters most. The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves strolled through their first-round matchups, firmly positioning themselves as favorites for the Western Conference, if not the whole thing.

If you want to watch Game 1 of Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Game 1 of Nuggets vs. Timberwolves?

Game 1 of the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series starts at 6 p.m. CT on May 5. This game takes place at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

How to watch Game 1 of Nuggets vs. Timberwolves for free

Game 1 of the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series in the NBA playoffs is available to live stream for free on Ran.de.

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Ran.de is geo-restricted to Germany, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Germany, meaning you can access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Germany

  4. Connect to Ran.de

  5. Watch Game 1 of the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA playoffs before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing Ran.de to stream live action from the NBA playoffs, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Germany

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Game 1 of Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.


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