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The Thunder and Spurs will renew a growing rivalry when they face off in Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
The Spurs went 4-1 against the Thunder during the regular season, including a 111-109 victory in an NBA Cup matchup. San Antonio beat Portland and Minnesota on its way to the Western Conference Finals, while Oklahoma City swept Phoenix and Los Angeles.
Can back-to-back NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder continue their run of dominance through the playoff bracket? Or will Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs hand OKC its first loss of the postseason?
Here is everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Spurs, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
How to watch Thunder vs. Spurs Game 1: TV channel, live stream
Game 1 between the Thunder and Spurs will air live on NBC. The game will also be available to stream on DIRECTV and Peacock.
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Thunder vs. Spurs Game 1 start time
- Date: Monday, May 18
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 1 between the Thunder and Spurs is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, May 18. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Thunder vs. Spurs schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 18 | Game 1: Spurs vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| May 20 | Game 2: Spurs vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| May 22 | Game 3: Thunder vs. Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| May 24 | Game 4: Thunder vs. Spurs | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| May 26 | Game 5*: Spurs vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| May 28 | Game 6*: Thunder vs. Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| May 30 | Game 7*: Spurs vs. Thunder | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs scores, results 2026
Conference semifinals
Thunder 4, Lakers 0
- Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90
- Game 2: Thunder 125, Lakers 107
- Game 3: Thunder 131, Lakers 108
- Game 4: Thunder 115, Lakers 110
Spurs 4, Timberwolves 2
- Game 1: Timberwolves 104, Spurs 102
- Game 2: Spurs 133, Timberwolves 95
- Game 3: Spurs 115, Timberwolves 108
- Game 4: Timberwolves 114, Spurs 109
- Game 5: Spurs 126, Timberwolves 97
- Game 6: Spurs 139, Timberwolves 109
First round
Thunder 4, Suns 0
- Game 1: Thunder 119, Suns 84
- Game 2: Thunder 120, Suns 107
- Game 3: Thunder 121, Suns 109
- Game 4: Thunder 131, Suns 122
Spurs 4, Trail Blazers 1
- Game 1: Spurs 111, Trail Blazers 98
- Game 2: Trail Blazers 106, Spurs 103
- Game 3: Spurs 120, Trail Blazers 108
- Game 4: Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 93
- Game 5: Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 95