NBA playoff TV schedule tonight, where to watch Thunder vs Spurs Game 5

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The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs is now the only postseason basketball remaining prior to the NBA Finals.

After the New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games, the top two teams in the Western Conference take center stage for a pivotal Game 5 tonight, May 26 in Oklahoma City.

With the series tied 2-2, tonight's winner fill have two chances to win a deciding game later this week. Despite injuries to Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Ajay Mitchell (calf), the Thunder remain favorites to win Game 5 at home.

The Spurs controlled Game 4 in San Antonio, jumping out to a 23-9 lead and winning 102-83. Part of the reason for the Thunder's offensive struggles was due to perimeter problems. Oklahoma City was 6 of 33 from 3-point range. The Spurs also changed defenses against league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and limited his playmaking opportunities.

However after a 41-point performance in Game 1, the Thunder kept Victor Wembanyama from being dominant in their victories in Games 2 and 3. Wembanyama was more aggressive in Game 4 and finished with 33 points.

Here's more on the Thunder-Spurs Game 5 game tonight:

• Date: Tuesday, May 26
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Paycom Center

Game 5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder-San Antonio Spurs Western Conference finals series tips off at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Coverage begins at 7 p.m.

Where to watch Thunder vs Spurs: TV channel, stream​

• TV: NBC
• Live stream: Peacock

NBC and Peacock will air and stream all the games in the Western Conference finals.

Is the game on Sirius XM radio?​

Yes, the Spurs broadcast is on Channel 85 and the Thunder broadcast is on Channel 86.

Thunder vs Spurs odds: Who's favored in the Thunder vs Spurs game?​

• Spread: Thunder -4.5
• Money line: Thunder -168, Spurs +140
• Total: 217.5

Odds courtesy of BetMGM

NBA playoff bracket 2026​

Here’s a look at the 2026 NBA playoff bracket and results of every series so far in the postseason:

Eastern Conference​

Eastern Conference first round

• Detroit Pistons (1) vs. Orlando Magic (8); Pistons won series, 4-3
• Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. Toronto Raptors (5); Cavaliers won series, 4-3
• New York Knicks (3) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6); Knicks won series, 4-2
• Boston Celtics (2) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7); 76ers won series, 4-3

Eastern Conference semifinals

• Detroit Pistons (1) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4); Cavaliers won series, 4-3
• New York Knicks (3) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7); Knicks won series, 4-0

Eastern Conference finals

• New York Knicks (3) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4); Knicks win series, 4-0

Western Conference​

Western Conference first round

• Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. Phoenix Suns (8); Thunder won series, 4-0
• Los Angeles Lakers (4) vs. Houston Rockets (5); Lakers won series, 4-2
• Denver Nuggets (3) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6); Timberwolves won series, 4-2
• San Antonio Spurs (2) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (7); Spurs won series, 4-1

Western Conference semifinals

• Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (4); Thunder won series, 4-0
• San Antonio Spurs (2) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6); Spurs won series, 4-2

Western Conference finals

• Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2); Series tied, 2-2

Western Conference finals schedule​

Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2)

All games will air on NBC and stream on Peacock

• Game 1 at Oklahoma City: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 2OT (Spurs lead series, 1-0)
• Game 2 at Oklahoma City: Thunder 122, Spurs 113 (series tied, 1-1)
• Game 3 at San Antonio: Thunder 123, Spurs 108 (Thunder leads series, 2-1)
• Game 4 at San Antonio: Spurs 103, Thunder 82 (series tied, 2-2)
• Game 5 at Oklahoma City: Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m.
• Game 6 at San Antonio: Thursday, May 28, 7:30 p.m.
• Game 7 at Oklahoma City (if necessary): Saturday, May 30, 7 p.m.

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