Spurs vs Thunder is set for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Monday, May 18, 2026, after San Antonio advanced past the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday, May 15, in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals and went on to win the series in six games.
Stephon Castle led a key Spurs performance with 32 points and 11 rebounds, helping San Antonio take control of the series.
Victor Wembanyama was held to 19 points in 27 minutes in Game 6 after returning from the first ejection of his career in Game 4, according to the source content. He had posted 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in Game 5.
The Oklahoma City Thunder reached the Western Conference finals after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the other semifinal. The source content said the defending champions swept through the first two rounds of the playoffs.
Minnesota’s exit followed another heavy postseason defeat after the Timberwolves trailed by 33 points at halftime in last year’s Western Conference finals and lost a Game 5 clincher to Oklahoma City.
