The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are set to begin their highly anticipated Western Conference finals series in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (Philippine time).
Thunder's Dominant Run
The Thunder, the defending champions, finished the regular season as the No. 1 overall seed with a 64-18 record. They have been flawless in the playoffs so far, sweeping the Phoenix Suns 4-0 in the first round and the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in the second round.
Spurs' Strong Season
The Spurs ended the regular season closely behind the Thunder with a 62-20 record. They eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-1 in the first round and the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 in the second round.
This marks the first time since 2017 that two teams with 60 or more regular-season wins have met in a playoff series. The Thunder have dominated from the start of the season, but the Spurs pose a significant threat. In their five regular-season meetings, the Spurs won four times.
