Will Mike Conley play for the Timberwolves in Game 2 against the Mavericks today?

Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley is again listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, as Minnesota bid to level the series following defeat in the opener earlier this week.

The Mavericks took a 1-0 lead in Target Center on Wednesday, Luka Doncic scoring 33 points for the Texans in a 108-105 victory. The Timberwolves host Dallas again today, before the series moves to American Airlines Center for Games 3 and 4 on Sunday and Tuesday.

What injury does Conley have?

Conley is dealing with a strain to the soleus muscle in his right calf, which he sustained in Game 4 of the Timberwolves’ Conference Semi-Finals series against the Denver Nuggets. The 36-year-old then missed Game 5 against Denver, but - despite repeatedly being reported as questionable - has played in Minnesota’s three postseason games since then.

Conley played just under 31 minutes in Game 1 against the Mavericks, registering six points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. The veteran has averaged 10.8 points per game over the course of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Mavericks vs Timberwolves: Game 2 start time, how to watch

In Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks visit the Timberwolves today, Friday 24 May 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT. Viewers in the US will be able to watch the game on TNT, and can stream the action on the online platform fuboTV, which offers new users a free trial.

Enjoy the Mavericks vs the Timberwolves live on fuboTV.

How many times have Minnesota reached the NBA Finals?

Appearing in the Conference Finals for only the second occasion in their history, the Timberwolves are aiming to qualify for the NBA Finals for the first time ever. In the franchise’s only previous shot at the Western Conference championship, Minnesota were beaten 4-2 by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2004 Conference Finals.