Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Game Schedule and Predictions for the Western Conference Finals
The Thunder and Timberwolves square off in a crucial playoff series, aiming for their first NBA Finals appearance in years. Here's everything you need to know about the matchup.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves are competing for the Western Conference title, both eager to reach the NBA Finals after several years. The Thunder last participated in the Finals during 2012, while the Timberwolves have never made it.
The Thunder finished the regular season as the top seed, clinching 68 victories and sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. They had a challenging second-round series against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets, but ultimately prevailed after a hard-fought seven games, clinching the series with a major win in Game 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the likely NBA MVP, has led the Thunder in playoff scoring, posting a spectacular 35 points in Game 7 on 12-of-19 shooting.
On the other side, the Timberwolves are also striving for success. Anthony Edwards is once again a driving force for Minnesota, returning them to the conference finals for the second consecutive year. The Wolves possess an impressive playoff record so far, sweeping through the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors in their playoff journey, overcoming an initial loss against the Warriors during the second round.
After their disappointment in last season’s conference finals, where they fell to the Dallas Mavericks in five games, the Timberwolves hope to turn the tide this year. The Thunder, meanwhile, are making their first conference finals appearance since 2016 when they lost to the Warriors.
Western Conference Finals Schedule
All times are in Eastern Standard Time
- Game 1: Tuesday, May 20 | Timberwolves vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
- Game 2: Thursday, May 22 | Timberwolves vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
- Game 3: Saturday, May 24 | Thunder vs. Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m., ABC/fubo
- Game 4: Monday, May 26 | Thunder vs. Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 28 | Timberwolves vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
- Game 6: Friday, May 30 | Thunder vs. Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
- Game 7: Sunday, June 1 | Timberwolves vs. Thunder | 8:00 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds
Odds provided by DraftKings
- Series odds: Thunder -330, Timberwolves +265
- Game 1 odds: Thunder -7.5, O/U 214
Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Game 1 Best Bet
Stay tuned for updates before Tuesday’s Game 1.
