Spurs vs. Thunder Game 1 Western Conference Finals live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs

The 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals opened on Monday, May 19, 2026, with the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs facing the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 at Paycom Center, with tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET. San Antonio advanced after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109, while Oklahoma City swept the Los Angeles Lakers, winning the clinching game 115-110 on May 11. Late in the fourth quarter, the Spurs held a narrow 91-88 lead with under four minutes remaining.