The next installment in a series that looks destined to go the distance comes Friday as the San Antonio Spurs host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
The teams split the first two games in OKC, with Victor Wembanyana leading the Spurs to an epic double-overtime triumph in the opener and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responding with 30 points in a gritty Game 2 win for the Thunder.
The Thunder had seven players score in double figures Wednesday, an illustration of the reigning champs’ depth even with Jalen Williams limited to seven minutes after aggravating the hamstring injury that kept him out of the Lakers series. But the scene in San Antonio is guaranteed to be raucous as the series shifts to Texas.
Can the Spurs capitalize on the home-court advantage they now hold in the series? Here’s what you need to know about Friday’s matchup between the Spurs and Thunder, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Spurs vs. Thunder on today?
Spurs vs. Thunder Game 3 will be broadcast by NBC with Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller and Jamal Crawford on the call. Fans can stream the game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, and 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. Thunder start time
- Date: Friday, May 22
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Spurs and Thunder is set to tip off Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Spurs vs. Thunder series schedule
Series tied 1-1
| May 18 | Game 1: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 (2 OT) | — | — |
| May 20 | Game 2: Thunder 122, Spurs 113 | — | — |
| May 22 | Game 3 at San Antonio | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| May 24 | Game 4 at San Antonio | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| May 26 | Game 5 at Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| May 28 | Game 6 at San Antonio* | 8:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| May 30 | Game 7 at Oklahoma City* | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
* 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.
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
