The San Antonio Spurs stand on the precipice of advancing in the NBA Playoffs, holding a commanding 3-1 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers. Game 5 is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28. This critical matchup will be broadcast on ESPN and available for streaming via the ESPN app and DIRECTV.
The series outcome hinges on this upcoming contest, with the Spurs needing just one more victory to secure their passage to the next round.
Broadcast Details and Series Overview
This first-round playoff series, pitting the No. 2-seeded Spurs against the No. 7-seeded Trail Blazers, has seen varied results, though San Antonio has consistently maintained the advantage.
| Game | Date | Location | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 19 | San Antonio | Spurs | 111-98 |
| 2 | April 21 | San Antonio | Blazers | 106-103 |
| 3 | April 24 | Portland | Spurs | 120-108 |
| 4 | April 26 | Portland | Spurs | 114-93 |
| 5 | April 28 | San Antonio | To Be Played | — |
| 6 | April 30 | Portland | If Necessary | — |
| 7 | May 2 | San Antonio | If Necessary | — |
The Trail Blazers secured their playoff berth through the play-in tournament, setting up this unexpected, at times, showdown with the Spurs.
Viewing Options
For those looking to follow the action, Game 5 on April 28 will be available on ESPN. Streaming options include the ESPN app and DIRECTV. Previously, games in this series have also been accessible through platforms like Peacock and Prime Video, depending on the broadcast schedule. Early games of the series, including those played on April 19 and April 21, were shown on NBC and Peacock.
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The narrative of Victor Wembanyama's first playoff series adds a layer of significance to the Spurs' performance. The exact broadcast details for subsequent games, should they be necessary, remain subject to further scheduling announcements.
