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

The 2026 NBA Western Conference finals kicks off Monday night with the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs battling the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

San Antonio is coming off a 139-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday to win their semifinal series, while Oklahoma City swept the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 on May 11.

Tipoff from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

Spurs vs. Thunder live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 1

2nd Quarter- 9:11: Dylan Harper hits a 3-pointer and goes on 9-2 run and go up 36-29

End of 1st Quarter: Thunder 27, Spurs 27

1st Quarter- 3:03: Teams trading buckets with OKC taking 18-17 lead

1st Quarter- 6:06: Thunder go on 9-3 run to cut Spurs lead to three, 15-12 

1st Quarter- 7:28: Spurs jump out to a 12-3 lead early 

1st Quarter- 12:00: Tip-off from Oklahoma City

How to Watch Game 1 Western Conference Finals: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 

Monday, May 18

Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ET

TV: NBC/ Peacock

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