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After the first four games of the series, the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are still level.
Both teams have won two games apiece and need a fifth game to determine which team will jump out in front of the series. Minnesota began on the front foot with a Game 1 victory in San Antonio, but the Spurs followed up with two wins of their own before the Timberwolves equalized the series on Sunday.
One of the biggest storylines heading into Tuesday night will be the fact that Victor Wembanyama is still able to suit up despite being ejected from Game 4 for elbowing Naz Reid in the face. The Spurs do have the luxury of hosting Game 5, so Wembanyama will be able to avoid a boisterous opposing crowd until Game 6.
Even with the Frenchman being able to play, Minnesota has problems that the team needs to fix quickly. Across the four games played this series, Julius Randle has turned the ball over 18 times. Despite Wembanyama being ejected in the first half of Game 4, the Timberwolves were still only able to emerge victorious by five points. It’s obviously a near-impossible task to eliminate the 7-foot-4 do-it-all player, but Minnesota has to find a way to beat San Antonio, which is currently boasting the second-highest team shooting percentage in the Western Conference (47.8%).
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s matchup between the Spurs and Timberwolves, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Spurs vs. Timberwolves on today?
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TV channel: NBC
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Live stream: Peacock
Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5 will be broadcast by NBC and will stream live on Peacock.
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, the Tour de France, and more.
Spurs vs. Timberwolves start time
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Date: Tuesday, May 12
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Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between San Antonio and Minnesota is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Spurs vs. Timberwolves series schedule
Series tied 2-2
Date
Game
Time (ET)
Watch
May 4
Game 1: Timberwolves 104, Spurs 102
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May 6
Game 2: Spurs 133, Timberwolves 95
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May 8
Game 3: Spurs 115, Timberwolves 108
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May 10
Game 4: Timberwolves 114, Spurs 109
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May 12
Game 5 at San Antonio
8 p.m.
NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV
May 15
Game 6 at Minnesota
TBD
TBD
May 17
Game 7 at San Antonio*
TBD
TBD
* If necessary
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
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
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