How to live stream Timberwolves vs Spurs: NBA Playoffs, TV channel

The Western Conference semifinals begin Monday night as the Minnesota Timberwolves travel to face the San Antonio Spurs, with Game 1 tipping off at Frost Bank Center.

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How to Watch Timberwolves vs Spurs

• When: Monday, May 4, 2026
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: NBCSN
• Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)

Minnesota earned this matchup by knocking off the defending champion Denver Nuggets in six games, closing the series with a 110–98 Game 6 win despite dealing with injuries throughout. The Timberwolves leaned heavily on their defensive identity in that series, holding Denver under 100 points twice and consistently controlling the glass and tempo.

Even shorthanded, Minnesota found ways to win with physicality and depth, with multiple players stepping up offensively while their defense disrupted one of the league’s most efficient offenses. That resilience is the defining trait they bring into this series.

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San Antonio, meanwhile, advanced in a more comfortable fashion, eliminating Portland in five games, including a decisive 114–95 closeout win to finish the series. The Spurs showed balance on both ends, getting production across the roster while anchoring everything around Victor Wembanyama’s two-way impact. They enter Game 1 with a clear advantage in rest and health, while also owning home court after a 62–20 regular season compared to Minnesota’s 49–33 mark.