The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to clash in what promises to be an explosive Western Conference Finals showdown.
Getting here wasn’t easy for either team. The Thunder had to battle tooth and nail against the Denver Nuggets, finally taking them down in a grueling seven-game series. Minnesota, meanwhile, showed incredible poise by winning four straight against Golden State after Stephen Curry went down with a hamstring injury.
These young powerhouses have transformed the Western Conference landscape almost overnight.
The matchup between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards alone is worth the price of admission. Two of the league’s brightest young stars going head-to-head with a Finals berth on the line.
But this series goes much deeper than just its superstars.
Both teams feature stacked rosters that can lock down opponents defensively like few others in the NBA today. Their depth and defensive intensity make this a potential classic in the making.
This showdown might just deliver NBA Finals-level excitement before we even get there. Get ready for some serious basketball.
How To Watch Thunder Vs. Wolves
- Game 1: Tuesday, May 20 @ 8:30 p.m. EST. ESPN
- Game 2: Thursday, May 22 @ 8:30 p.m. EST. ESPN
- Game 3: Saturday, May 24 @ 8:30 p.m. EST. ABC
- Game 4: Monday, May 26 @ 8:30 p.m. EST. ESPN
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 28 @ 8:30 p.m. EST. ESPN
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 30 @ 8:30 p.m. EST. ESPN
- Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 1 @ 8:30 p.m. EST. ESPN
Series Format/Bracket
The playoffs follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format. What does that mean? The team with home-court advantage (Oklahoma City) hosts Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while Minnesota gets Games 3, 4, and 6.
Whoever survives this battle will face either the New York Knicks or Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.
Thunder Vs. Wolves Season Series
These teams split their regular season matchups 2-2, suggesting we’re in for a tight, competitive series.
- Dec. 31: Thunder win, 113-105, in Oklahoma City.
- Feb. 13: Wolves win, 116-101, in Minnesota.
- Feb. 23: Thunder win, 130-123, in Minnesota.
- Feb. 24: Wolves win, 131-128 (OT), in Oklahoma City.
Neither team could gain a clear advantage during the regular season. Now with everything on the line, they’ll have to earn every single point, rebound and win.
