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:
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
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?
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
Eastern Conference semifinals
Eastern Conference finals
Western Conference
Western Conference first round
Western Conference semifinals
Western Conference finals
Western Conference finals schedule
Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2)
All games will air on NBC and stream on Peacock
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