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NBA Finals 2026: How to Watch Knicks vs. Spurs Game 5 Tonight

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Why This Matters

The NBA Finals 2026 highlights the importance of accessible streaming options for sports fans, as viewers seek flexible ways to watch pivotal games like Knicks vs. Spurs. The series' dramatic moments and potential for historic outcomes underscore the growing demand for reliable, multi-platform sports coverage in the industry. For consumers, understanding available streaming services ensures they don't miss key moments of this high-stakes series.

Key Takeaways

The Spurs return home to San Antonio Saturday having blown the largest lead in NBA Finals history. The Knicks stormed back from a 29-point deficit to take game 4, the final bucket coming on OG Anunoby's tip-in with just 1.2 seconds left on the clock.

The miraculous win puts the Knicks just one game away from their first NBA championship in more than 50 years. The Spurs, meanwhile, have had three days to regroup between Wednesday's disastrous game 4 in New York and Saturday's game 5 in San Antonio.

Game 5 between the Knicks and Spurs tips off tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT) on ABC. Keep reading to see the best ways to watch or stream every game.

OG Anunoby's game 4 tip-in will live forever in New York sports history. Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images

How to watch the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals are being broadcast on ABC. You can get networks like ABC with a live TV streaming service, but not every service carries every local network in every area, so check the links below to see which services offer ABC where you live. You can also stream the NBA Finals with ESPN Unlimited.

NBA Finals 2026 schedule

The Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead, but the Spurs still have home-court advantage and will host game 5 and, if necessary, game 7.

Here is the remaining TV schedule for the 2026 NBA Finals. All times ET.

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