NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Thunder vs. Spurs Game 1
The NBA Western Conference finals begin with the San Antonio Spurs facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. This matchup is highly anticipated as both teams have shown strong performances throughout the season. The outcome of this series could establish a new dynasty in the league.
- ▪The Spurs and Thunder both finished the regular season with 62 wins, a first since the 1998 NBA Finals.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama aims to reach his first NBA Finals in just his third season.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is defending his championship and MVP title against Wembanyama.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 17:22:59 +0000 |
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NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Thunder vs. Spurs Game 1 The Western Conference finals kick off on Monday with what could be the rivalry of the decade By Sam Quinn May 18, 2026 at 1:22 pm ET • 1 min read Imagn Images It's finally here. We've been waiting for the Western Conference finals since December, when the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in 12 days and kickstarted what we expect to be the defining NBA rivalry of the decade. Even in this chaotic league, nothing could avert their collision course. Both made it through the first two rounds comfortably and are now the first set of 62-win teams to face off in a playoff series since the 1998 NBA Finals.Now the most anticipated playoff series in years can begin.
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