NBA Conference Finals 2026: Spurs vs Thunder & Knicks vs Cavaliers Schedules, TV & How to Watch

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are heating up as we reach the Conference Finals stage. Two exciting series are underway: the Western Conference Finals between the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder and No. 2 San Antonio Spurs, and the Eastern Conference Finals featuring the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Western Conference Finals: Spurs vs Thunder Schedule, Scores, Results, How To Watch

The San Antonio Spurs (No. 2 seed) are battling the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in a highly anticipated Western Conference Finals matchup. This series showcases two of the NBA’s brightest young cores and promises intense, up-tempo basketball.

How to Watch Spurs vs Thunder

TV Channel: All games air nationally on NBC

Streaming: Peacock

Additional streaming options include Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.

Spurs vs Thunder Schedule, Scores, Results

(All times MST – add 3 hours for ET)

series tied 1-1

Game 1: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 (2OT)

Game 2: Spurs 113, Thunder 122

Game 3: Thunder at Spurs – Friday, May 22, 5:30 p.m. (NBC / Peacock)

Game 4: Thunder at Spurs – Sunday, May 24, 5:00 p.m. (NBC / Peacock)

Game 5: Spurs at Thunder – Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 p.m. (NBC / Peacock)*

Game 6: Thunder at Spurs – Thursday, May 28, 5:30 p.m. (NBC / Peacock)*

Game 7: Spurs at Thunder – Saturday, May 30, 5:00 p.m. (NBC / Peacock)*

*Games 5-7 will only be played if necessary.The Thunder hold home-court advantage, but the Spurs have shown they can steal games on the road and will look to lean on their home crowd at the Frost Bank Center.

Eastern Conference Finals: Knicks vs Cavaliers Schedule, Scores, Results, How To Watch

In the East, the New York Knicks are facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs are coming off a grueling Game 7 win and have very little rest heading into this series.

How to Watch Knicks vs Cavaliers

TV: Games will air on ESPN and ABC

Knicks vs Cavaliers Series Schedule Schedule, Scores, Results

(All times ET)

Knicks lead 1-0

Game 1: Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT)

Game 2: Thursday, May 21 – Knicks vs Cavs, 8:00 p.m. (ESPN)

Game 3: Saturday, May 23 – Cavs vs Knicks, 8:00 p.m. (ABC)

Game 4: Monday, May 25 – Cavs vs Knicks, 8:00 p.m. (ESPN)

Game 5: Wednesday, May 27 – Knicks vs Cavs, 8:00 p.m. (ESPN)*

Game 6: Friday, May 29 – Cavs vs Knicks, 8:00 p.m. (ESPN)*

Game 7: Sunday, May 31 – Knicks vs Cavs, 8:00 p.m. (ESPN)*

*Games 5-7 if necessary.The Knicks enter as favorites to win the series, but Cleveland’s resilience makes this a dangerous matchup. The home team has dominated the regular-season meetings between these two sides.Both series are expected to deliver high-level playoff basketball. The winners will meet in the 2026 NBA Finals, which are scheduled to begin in early June.

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