Spurs vs. Thunder Western Conference Finals preview: X-Factors, matchups, prediction
The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off in the 2026 Western Conference Finals after both teams advanced from their previous playoff series. The Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games. The matchup features key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, with expectations high for a competitive series.
- ▪The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Finals by sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in four games.
- ▪The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games, with Stephon Castle scoring 32 points in the decisive Game 6.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama are highlighted as central figures in the upcoming series between the Thunder and Spurs.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spurs-vs-thunder-western-conference-110229482.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 11:02:29 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-16T11:10:18.318Z |
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