Mike Tirico hosts Spurs-Thunder Game 7 on NBC with ‘Roundball Rock
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
In a notable return to NBA broadcasting, NBC aired the Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals featuring the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This matchup is significant as it marks NBC's final telecast of the 2025-26 NBA season, reinstating the network's long-awaited presence since its last coverage in 2002. Play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico led the broadcast, highlighting a pivotal moment for the network and its fans. Following this game, the NBA will continue its postseason with upcoming matchups.
- •NBC's final broadcast of the 2025-26 NBA season
- •Spurs face Thunder in Western Conference Finals
- •Mike Tirico serves as play-by-play announcer
- •NBC returns to NBA coverage after 2002
- •Game 7 aired with 'Roundball Rock' theme
- 2:10 AMAwful Announcing — Mike Tirico leads Spurs-Thunder Game 7 open into ‘Roundball Rock’ for NBC - Awful Announcing
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Tirico leads Spurs-Thunder Game 7 open into ‘Roundball Rock’ for NBC
"NBC returned to televising NBA games this season for the first time since 2002, and Sunday night’s Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder marks NBC’s final broadcast of the 2025-26 campaign. To open the NBA on NBC broadcast, Game 7 play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico —…
"Mike Tirico and Bob Costas delivered dramatic montages to get NBC viewers read for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
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External links- Awful AnnouncingMay 31, 2026, 2:10 AMMike Tirico leads Spurs-Thunder Game 7 open into ‘Roundball Rock’ for NBC - Awful Announcing
Mike Tirico and Bob Costas delivered dramatic montages to get NBC viewers read for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:05 AMMike Tirico leads Spurs-Thunder Game 7 open into ‘Roundball Rock’ for NBC
NBC returned to televising NBA games this season for the first time since 2002, and Sunday night’s Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder marks NBC’s final broadcast of the 2025-26 campaign. To open the NBA on NBC broadcast, Game 7 play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico —…
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