The San Antonio Spurs take on the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- TV Channels: NBC
How to Watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on May 18, 2026
Watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the San Antonio Spurs live on NBC with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder — Game 1 Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City has been the more productive scoring side at 121.0 points per game against San Antonio’s 116.0, while the Spurs have leaned more on the glass at 47.0 rebounds per night against the Thunder’s 41.0.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the engine of the Oklahoma City offense at 31.1 points and 6.6 assists per game, while on the San Antonio side Victor Wembanyama has been the matchup’s biggest difference-maker at 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. Chet Holmgren gives the Thunder another interior presence at 8.9 rebounds, and Stephon Castle has been the primary creator for the Spurs at 7.4 assists per game. A win tonight gives the home side an early lead in a series that flips back to San Antonio for the middle games before returning to Oklahoma City for Game 5.
This is Game 1 of the series.
National TV
NBC
What Time is the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Game Today?
The San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game starts at 8:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder?
You can watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on NBC.
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