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NBA Playoffs 2026: How to Watch Spurs vs. Thunder Tonight

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Why This Matters

The NBA playoffs' conference finals highlight the importance of accessible streaming options for fans, with games broadcast on major networks like NBC, ESPN, and ABC. As high-stakes matchups unfold, staying informed about viewing options ensures fans can follow their favorite teams seamlessly, emphasizing the ongoing evolution of sports broadcasting technology and accessibility.

Key Takeaways

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a road win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images

What will Wemby do for an encore? Victor Wembanyama announced himself in game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Monday with an all-time performance. The third-year, 7-foot-4-inch center had 41 points and 24 rebounds to lead the Spurs to a road win in game 1 against the defending champion and top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 2 tips off tonight at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on NBC and Peacock.

Meanwhile, in the East, the Knicks staged an epic comeback last night to take game 1 in their series against the Cavaliers. The Knicks trailed by 22 points midway through the fourth quarter and charged back to win the game in overtime, largely on the back of Jalen Brunson. The Knicks' leader scored 16 of his game-high 38 points during New York's furious fourth quarter. The Eastern Conference finals resume Thursday night with game 2 on ESPN.

Keep reading to see the TV schedule for the conference finals and the best ways to watch or stream every game.

How to watch the NBA playoffs

Now that we've reached the conference finals, you no longer need to worry about NBA games streaming on Prime Video. Every remaining playoff game will be shown on TV on ESPN/ABC or NBC.

The Knicks-Cavs series will be broadcast on ESPN, except for game 3 this Saturday, which will be shown on ABC. The Thunder-Spurs series will be shown on NBC. You can get these channels with a live TV streaming service. And you can also stream the rest of the NBA playoffs with ESPN Unlimited and Peacock.

Here is the TV schedule for the conference finals. All times ET.

Easter Conference finals

Game 1: Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT)

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