Spurs Game 5: Refs, TV and Announcers, Key Injuries
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Key Points:
- The Timberwolves and Spurs face off in Game 5 of their NBA conference semifinal series on Tuesday night, with the series tied 2-2 and tip-off at 7:10 p.m. CT. This is one of only two competitive conference semifinal series remaining, alongside the Pistons-Cavaliers in the East.
- Referees for the game include crew chief John Goble, Ben Taylor, and Karl Lane, with Scott Foster and Tony Brothers notably not assigned; Brothers was involved in a confrontation with Minnesota's coach in Game 3 last week.
- The Wolves enter Game 5 without injury concerns, while the Spurs have two key players questionable: point guard De'Aaron Fox (right ankle soreness) and guard Dylan Harper (left knee soreness), with Fox having played through his injury in Game 4.
- NBC and Peacock will broadcast the game with Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, and Zora Stephenson, while local radio coverage is available on KFAN-FM 100.3 with Alan Horton and Jim Petersen.
- Pregame coverage starts at 6 p.m. CT on Peacock, hosted by Maria Taylor with former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady.