Looking back at 5 matchups between Thunder, Spurs before 2026 NBA playoffs

The unofficial became official. The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 Western Conference Finals. The two 60-win basketball machines made it clear all year that they're in their own tier from the rest of the league.

Now, they're about to clash in an all-timer. The Thunder completed another series sweep in their Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers this past Monday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed things out with 35 points and eight assists.

Since then, they've enjoyed their third impromptu min-vacation of the postseason. Those are the perks you get with a league-best record. Meanwhile, the Spurs finally booted the Minnesota Timberwolves with a Game 6 win on Friday.

Victor Wembanyama and company have so far gone through their first playoff series without much of a hitch. That's about to change in this matchup. In their season series, the Thunder had a 1-4 record against the Spurs in five matchups.