How To Watch The NBA Conference Finals

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Adam Zagoria· May 16, 2026 · 12:26 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 16 views

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The NBA Conference Finals are set to begin with the San Antonio Spurs facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs, who won four out of five regular season matchups against the Thunder, will have to contend with OKC's homecourt advantage. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks await the winner of the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers series.

Key facts

▪The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 4-2 to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
▪The Thunder are the defending NBA champions and have homecourt advantage in the series.
▪The Knicks are waiting for the outcome of the Pistons vs. Cavaliers series to determine their opponent.

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▪ Thunder vs Spurs live box score: Full stats from NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals Game 4 — Yahoo Sports
▪ 2026 NBA Western Conference finals odds, predictions: Thunder vs. Spurs Game 4 picks from expert on 136-93 run — CBS Sports
▪ Here’s how to watch Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Playoffs Game 4 for free — New York Post
▪ Bet on a shootout in the New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals — Fox News — Latest
▪ How to Watch the NBA Playoffs: 2026 Conference Finals Schedule, Streaming Options, and More — PCMag
▪ How to watch Spurs vs. Thunder: Western Conference Finals live streams, schedule, odds — Business Insider

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BusinessSportsMoneyHow To Watch The NBA Conference FinalsByAdam Zagoria,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a basketball and tennis insiderFollow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 08:26am EDTMay 16, 2026, 08:48am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 18, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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