Wizards vs. Timberwolves: How to watch, TV channel, start time (Jan. 1)

Can the winless Wizards avoid going 0-6 to start the season? Here’s when to tune in.

The winless Washington Wizards take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on New Year’s Day, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

If the Wizards (0-5) get their first win on Friday, they’ll have to do it without Russell Westbrook, who will be resting against the Timberwolves (2-2). Minnesota is short-handed as well, as star center Karl-Anthony Towns is out with a wrist injury. After starting 2-0 on the year with Towns, the Timberwolves have lose their last two games by an average of 29.5 points.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Friday, January 1st
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Washington (WSH) /  Fox Sports North (MIN)

Probable starting lineups

Washington Wizards

  • F Deni Avdija
  • F Rui Hachimura
  • C Thomas Bryant
  • G Bradley Beal
  • G Raul Neto

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • F Malik Beasley
  • F Jarrett Culver
  • C Naz Reid
  • G D’Angelo Russell
  • G Ricky Rubio

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