The 2026 NBA Playoffs have tipped off, and the league’s top teams are all vying for an NBA title on the courts. Here’s how to watch all of the top NBA playoffs game on TV today.
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NBA Playoff Games on TV Today
All times ET
Monday, May 18
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder — 8:30 PM — NBC
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center, a clash of the two best regular-season teams in the conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander arrives as a freshly minted two-time MVP after Oklahoma City swept the Lakers in the second round. The Spurs took four of five regular-season meetings between these clubs and dispatched Minnesota in six games behind a 139-109 close-out win. Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren finished first and second in Defensive Player of the Year voting, and the next two weeks will pit them squarely against each other.
Series tied 0-0
Where to Watch the 2026 NBA Playoffs
There are plenty of places to make sure you don’t miss a moment of your favorite NBA team’s season. Here’s where to watch NBA games on TV today and all season long:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- TNT: Channel 245
- NBA TV HD: Channel 216
- NBA League Pass*
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