The San Antonio Spurs lead the playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers 3-1. Game 5 will take place tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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The San Antonio Spurs lead their playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers 3-1, here's how to watch Game 5. (Troy Wayrynen-Imagn)Images
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The San Antonio Spurs will have a home court advantage tonight when they face the Portland Trail Blazers for Game 5 of their NBA playoff series. The Spurs are up 3-1 in the first round series, will tonight be the night they clinch a spot in the Western Conference semifinals? We'll find out when the game tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
You can take an in-depth look at the most up-to-date playoff bracket, and check out the schedule below for this week's upcoming games.Here's everything you need to know so you won't miss tonight's game, or any other playoff games this week.
Game 5 starts at 9:30 p.m. ET.
You can watch the game on ESPN.
The Spurs lead the series 3-1.
If the Spurs win Game 5, they will clinch a spot in the Western Conference semifinals.
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Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT
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Game 5 between the Spurs and Trail Blazers tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET.
The Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 5 will be broadcast on ESPN.
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