How to Watch the NBA Playoffs: 2026 Conference Finals Schedule, Streaming Options, and More
The NBA Conference Finals are set to begin on May 18, 2026, featuring the Knicks against the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference and the Thunder facing the Spurs in the Western Conference. Fans can watch the games on various platforms, including NBC, Peacock, and ESPN. The playoffs will continue with a full schedule leading up to the NBA Finals in June.
- ▪The Eastern Conference Finals will feature the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
- ▪The Western Conference Finals will see the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the San Antonio Spurs.
- ▪Tonight's game between the Thunder and Spurs starts at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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- ▪ Thunder vs Spurs live box score: Full stats from NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals Game 4 — Yahoo Sports
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- ▪ 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 Spurs vs. Thunder: Western Conference Finals live streams, schedule, odds — Business Insider
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The NBA Conference Finals start on Monday, May 18, but who will make it through the Conference Finals for a chance at the championship? After Cleveland managed to topple the Pistons, we'll see the Knicks vs. the Cavaliers for the Eastern Conference Finals. In the Western Conference, we'll see the Thunder take on the Spurs. It all starts tonight, but where can you watch each game? Keeping track of where each NBA Playoff game is streaming has been dizzying, to say the least. Here's how to tune in to tonight's games, plus a full schedule of upcoming games, so you don't miss a second of the live action.What Time Is the Thunder vs. Spurs Game 1?You can catch the Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 18, 2026.
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