San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Where to watch Game 5 tonight, time, channel, and more
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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:

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.

More ways to watch the NBA playoffs:

2026 NBA playoffs schedule:

All times Eastern

May 12

  • San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 8 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)

May 13

  • Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons: 8 p.m. (ESPN)

May 15

  • Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs: TBD

  • Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: TBD

May 17(if necessary)

  • San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: TBD

  • Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: TBD

Remaining NBA playoffs key dates:
  • May 4: Conference Semifinals begin

  • May 19: Eastern Conference Finals begin on ESPN/ABC (can move up to May 17)

  • May 20: Western Conference Finals begin on NBC/Peacock (can move up to May 18)

  • June 3: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 1 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET

  • June 5: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 2 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET

  • June 8: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 3 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET

  • June 10: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 4 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET

  • June 13: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 5 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)

  • June 16: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 6 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)

  • June 19: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 7 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)



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