NBC viewers complained about hazy video, underwater commentary audio and frame drops during the San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Western Conference finals NBA Playoffs opener

Mitch Marner isn't about to start bragging, to express any kind of feelings of vindication in proving wrong those who questioned and even doubted whether he could deliver at this time of year.

Game 1 Pregame Coverage Begins Tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on Peacock before transitioning to NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. ET STAMFORD, Conn. – May 18, 2026 – With NBC Sports’ exclusive coverage of the NBA Western Conference Finals beginning tonight,

Jalen Williams is still recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain as the OKC Thunder prepares for the Western Conference finals.

In an epic opening act for these Thunder-Spurs Western Conference finals, Victor Wembanyama made the loudest statement as San Antonio beat OKC 122-115 in double overtime.

For most of the regular season, a meeting between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals seemed inevitable.