Spurs vs. Thunder preview: The rivalry that could define the NBA’s future is here

The Oklahoma City Thunder (top seed) and San Antonio Spurs (second seed) will tip off in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday, with the winner advancing to the NBA Finals. The two teams combined for 126 regular-season wins, and the Spurs won four of five matchups against the Thunder in the regular season. Oklahoma City enters the series undefeated in the playoffs, having swept the Phoenix Suns and then eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers, with reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way.