Spurs vs. Timberwolves schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs series originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in the second round of the NBA Playoffs to decide who will move on to the Western Conference Finals.
The Timberwolves are heading into this series a bit light, with guard Donte DiVincenzo missing the entirety of the series with a torn Achilles and star Anthony Edwards potentially slated to miss time with a hyperextended knee.
In his third season of NBA play, Victor Wembanyama has finally gotten a taste of playoff basketball. It’s evident that he enjoys these games, after leading the Spurs to a 4-1 series win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the opening round. In the final two games against Portland, he averaged 6.5 blocks, along with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists.
Minnesota needs Edwards to return as soon as possible to have a real shot of winning four games against the team with the league’s second-best regular-season record. The emergence of Ayo Dosunmu has been a welcome sight to see for Timberwolves fans, but their X-factor this series will be Rudy Gobert. The 7-foot-1 Frenchman will be tasked with guarding his countryman Wembanyama. If he can limit his damage, the Timberwolves may be able to tread water for a bit.
During the season, the Timberwolves won two of their three matchups against the Spurs. San Antonio won the most recent meeting on January 17.
Here’s what you need to know to watch San Antonio vs. Minnesota, including broadcast information and start times.
Spurs vs. Timberwolves schedule
Series tied 2-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Game 1: Timberwolves 104, Spurs 102 | — | — |
| May 6 | Game 2: Spurs 133, Timberwolves 95 | — | — |
| May 8 | Game 3: Spurs 115, Timberwolves 108 | — | — |
| May 10 | Game 4: Timberwolves 114, Spurs 109 | — | — |
| May 12 | Game 5 at San Antonio | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| May 15 | Game 6 at Minnesota | 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| May 17 | Game 7 at San Antonio* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
Where to watch Spurs vs. Timberwolves: TV channel, live stream
- TV channels: ESPN, NBC
- Live streams: DIRECTV | ESPN app | Peacock | Prime Video
The Spurs vs. Timberwolves series will air across multiple platforms thanks to the NBA’s expanded broadcast deal, which will see games split among the ESPN networks, NBC and Peacock, and Prime Video.
Games on ABC, ESPN networks and NBC can be streamed live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users.
Fans can also turn to the streaming homes for each broadcast partner — Prime Video, Peacock or the ESPN app — for games on those platforms.
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series