Western Conference Series: First Games in Oklahoma and San Antonio

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs will face each other in the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals. The series features two of the league’s top-performing teams from the 2025-2026 season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the conference finals undefeated in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Their path to the final four included two four-game series sweeps, defeating both the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals after completing a physical second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Spurs secured their position in the final four with a 139-109 victory in Game 6.

During the decisive Game 6 win over Minnesota, Stephon Castle recorded 32 points and 11 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama contributed 19 points and six rebounds to the Spurs’ effort.

According to reporting from OKC Thunder Wire, the series is structured with the first two games taking place in Oklahoma City and the subsequent two games in San Antonio.

The full schedule for the 2026 Western Conference Finals is as follows:

• Game 1: May 18 at Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m. CT
• Game 2: May 20 at Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m. CT
• Game 3: May 22 at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. CT
• Game 4: May 24 at San Antonio, 7 p.m. CT
• Game 5 (if necessary): May 26 at Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m. CT
• Game 6 (if necessary): May 28 at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. CT
• Game 7 (if necessary): May 30 at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. CT

The matchup brings together two teams that have been identified as the clear-cut best in the league throughout the year. The Thunder’s momentum is supported by their efficient progression through the early rounds of the playoffs, while the Spurs enter the series following a high-scoring performance in their previous round.