NBA Western Conference finals

The NBA Western Conference Finals are underway, featuring a matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder, who advanced by sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in four games, are currently undefeated in the playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder in their Game 4 victory over the Lakers. However, in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Spurs, led by a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama who scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, managed to upset the Thunder with a 122-115 victory. This series is significant as it pits the undefeated Thunder against a Spurs team that has just handed them their first loss of the postseason, setting up a compelling contest for the conference championship.