The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves are the last two teams standing in the West. As they meet in the Western Conference finals, both franchises are eager for a coveted NBA Finals appearance. The Thunder last reached the Finals in 2012, while the Timberwolves are still pursuing their first appearance ever.

Oklahoma City showcased dominance in their opening playoff series, sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies before a tough seven-game series against Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets. Leading scorer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is touted as a potential MVP, scored 31 points in Game 1 against the Wolves.

Similarly, Minnesota, led by star Anthony Edwards, has made their way to the conference finals for the second consecutive year after eliminating the Lakers and the Warriors in a five-game series.

The Timberwolves are looking for redemption after falling to the Dallas Mavericks in last year’s conference finals. This marks the Thunder’s first conference final appearance since 2016, when they faced the Warriors.

Western Conference Finals Schedule

All times Eastern:

• Game 1: Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88 — Oklahoma City leads 1-0
• 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 p.m., ESPN/fubo

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Odds

Odds via DraftKings

• Series odds: Thunder -650, Timberwolves +475
• Game 2 odds: Thunder -7.5, O/U 214

Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Game 2 Best Bet

Pick coming Thursday before Game 2.