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The Knicks are on ESPN tonight—Here’s how to watch free without YouTube TV

Another day has passed without a resolution to the contract dispute between Disney and YouTube TV, so it’s another day of YouTube TV subscribers missing out on great live sports and more.

The streamer and the network owner are still left subscribers without ABC and ESPN, among other Disney-owned channels.

Subscribers have already missed one stacked Saturday of college football and Monday Night Football this week; now, tonight, ESPN will broadcast an NBA doubleheader that begins with the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road against the New York Knicks.

Timberwolves vs. Knicks: what to know
  • When: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
  • Channel: ESPN
  • Streaming: Sling Orange (day pass for $4.99)

Tonight’s ESPN NBA doubleheader will continue with Spurs vs. Lakers at 10 p.m. ET.

Whether you’re a YouTube TV subscriber looking for a new alternative, or just want to know how to tune in to tonight’s Knicks game, keep reading.

Timberwolves vs. Knicks start time (Nov. 5)

Timberwolves vs. Knicks is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

How to watch the Knicks on ESPN for free without YouTube TV

If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber trying to catch tonight’s Knicks game are a few other live TV streaming services offering great deals and channels that YouTube TV customers no longer have access to.

DIRECTV offers a free 5-day trial covering all the affected channels with plans starting at just $49.99/month for your first month. That unlocks NFL, NBA, NHL, and college football across ESPN, ABC, and more, plus regional sports networks in most markets, all for one price.

If you’re not ready to commit to a full subscription and just want to catch a night of sports on ESPN, Sling TV is an excellent alternative due to the unmatched flexibility it offers with plans that include one-day passes. Sling Orange Day Passes are priced at $4.99, and you’ll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including ESPN and ESPN2.


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This article was written by cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews


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