‘Free basketball’ noted as Spurs-Thunder Game 1 airs over-the-air
sportsMay 19, 202625125
Spurs vs Thunder Game 1 aired free over-the-air on publicly owned broadcast frequencies in Oklahoma City, letting viewers watch without a cable or streaming subscription. Chet Holmgren blocked Victor Wembanyama's attempt during the game, and Thunder coach Mark Daigneault called an effective after-timeout play late in the matchup. The free broadcast expanded access for cord-cutters and casual viewers and underscores how local over-the-air carriage can increase reach for playoff games.
