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NBA Playoffs 2026: How to Watch Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5 Tonight

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Why This Matters

The NBA playoffs' Western Conference finals are reaching a critical stage, with Game 5 tonight, highlighting the importance of accessible streaming options for fans. As the series intensifies, viewers can now watch all remaining games on traditional TV channels like NBC and ABC, or via streaming services such as ESPN Unlimited and Peacock, emphasizing the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting for consumers.

Key Takeaways

The Western Conference finals are now a best of three. The series is knotted at two games apiece, and pivotal game 5 tips off tonight in Oklahoma City. The Thunder are trying to get back to the NBA Finals to defend their title, while the San Antonio Spurs are in search of their first Finals appearance since winning their last NBA title in 2014.

Awaiting the eventual Western Conference champs are the New York Knicks, who swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals and should be well-rested when the 2026 NBA Finals get underway next week.

Game 5 between the Spurs and Thunder starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on NBC and Peacock. Keep reading to see the best ways to watch or stream every game.

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' 7-foot, 4-inch sensation, is must-see viewing. Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images

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 ABC or NBC.

The Thunder-Spurs series is being broadcast on NBC, and the NBA Finals will be shown on ABC. You can get these two 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 Western Conference finals. All times ET.

Western Conference finals

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