The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, tying the series at two games apiece. The teams head into a crucial Game 5 tonight at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, which begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET. You can watch on NBC or stream it on Peacock. Stay up-to-date with these teams and every other series by checking out the latest NBA playoff bracket.
Here’s what you need to know to watch tonight’s Game 5 between the Spurs and Timberwolves, and check out the schedule for the rest of this week’s conference semifinals below.
How to watch the Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5:
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Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, and more
Spurs vs. Timberwolves game time:
Game 5 between the Spurs and the Timberwolves tips off Tuesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. ET.
Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5 channel:
The NBA playoff game between the Spurs and Timberwolves will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
How to watch the Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5 without cable:
Tuesday’s Spurs vs. Timberwolves game will stream live on Peacock. You can also tune in to NBC on platforms like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and more.
Watch NBC, ABC, and more
DirecTV
DirecTV’s Choice tier is currently available for $104.98/month with fees for your first three months (that’s $10 off per month). Choice gives you access to nearly every channel you need to watch sports year-round, so you can watch NBA playoff games on NBC, ABC, and ESPN. DirecTV Choice (and most other DirecTV plans) also come with free ESPN Unlimited, which gets you access to every ESPN channel, an amazing value and a must for watching tons of college and pro sports all year round.
DirecTV offers a free trial on any tier, so you can try it all out. After your free trial and new subscriber month deal on DirecTV’s Choice tier, the monthly price goes up to $115/month after fees.
If you’re interested in trying a live TV streaming service but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV.
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YouTube TV
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Peacock
Stream select NBA playoff games on Peacock
Peacock
Starting at $11/month, a Peacock subscription will get you access to some of this year’s NBA playoff games and so much more.
Plus, Peacock also provides access thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
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More ways to watch the NBA playoffs:
Watch NBC, ABC, ESPN and more
Hulu + Live TV
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Watch select games with League Pass
NBA League Pass
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2026 NBA playoffs schedule:
All times Eastern
May 12
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 8 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
May 13
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons: 8 p.m. (ESPN)
May 15
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs: TBD
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Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: TBD
May 17 (if necessary)
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: TBD
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Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: TBD
Remaining NBA playoffs key dates:
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May 4: Conference Semifinals begin
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May 19: Eastern Conference Finals begin on ESPN/ABC (can move up to May 17)
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May 20: Western Conference Finals begin on NBC/Peacock (can move up to May 18)
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June 3: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 1 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
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June 5: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 2 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
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June 8: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 3 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
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June 10: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 4 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
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June 13: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 5 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
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June 16: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 6 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
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June 19: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 7 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
