The Oklahoma City Thunder are one step closer to another championship, moving on to the Western Conference Finals after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, and Chet Holmgren slammed down a late dunk to help lead the Thunder past the Lakers in a nail-biting 115-110 victory in Game 4 on Monday. The game was the closest during the sweep, with Oklahoma City winning by at least 18 points in each of the first three games. The Thunder, who are 8-0 during the 2026 playoffs, are back in familiar territory as they make a return appearance to the conference finals. Below is what you need to know as Oklahoma City awaits its opponents. Who will the Thunder play? While the Thunder completed their Western Conference semifinals series in four games, the two teams that could make a trip to Oklahoma City are still battling it out. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who the Thunder played in the conference finals in 2025, and the San Antonio Spurs are in the middle of a tough series that has gone back and forth. The winner of that series will then turn right back around and face the Thunder. The start of the Western Conference Finals is slated for next week. Video Below: Thunder stars’ better halves talk NBA playoffs, life in Oklahoma CityWestern Conference Finals tickets The team announced a limited number of tickets for the Western Conference Finals will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13. Tickets will be available through the Thunder’s website via Ticketmaster.Thunder officials said only tickets sold through that website are guaranteed to be authentic and ensure entry into the Paycom Center. Oklahoma City will host the first two games of the Western Conference Finals as well as Game 5 and Game 7, if the series goes that long. The Thunder have swept their first two opponents – the Suns and Lakers – during their 2026 playoff run, meaning they haven’t gotten to a Game 5 yet. Video Below: Oklahoma nonprofit creates Thunder-themed hats for NICU babiesThunder UP in the Park The team’s free pregame party at Scissortail Park continues into the Western Conference Finals. Thunder UP in the Park kicks off three hours before every home playoff game and ends 30 minutes before tipoff. Fans can enjoy various Thunder-themed activities such as face-painting, a skills-and-drills station, inflatable games, a live DJ, Thunder merchandise, and appearances from your favorite Thunder entertainers. People 18 and older also can enter for a chance to win tickets to that night’s Thunder game. Video Below: Thunder fan and wife overwhelmed by cost of IVF find creative way to raise moneyLoud City Live The Thunder will open the Paycom Center during road games of the Western Conference Finals so fans can cheer on the team while in Loud City. The team will announce Loud City Live ticket information at a later date. Thunder Hall Fassler Hall in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will turn into Thunder Hall for the Western Conference Finals. All playoff games will be on the big screens during home and road games.Thunder Hall also will feature giveaways, Thunder-themed entertainment and special appearances. Video Below: Oklahoma City Thunder players rely on hairstylists for game day looksThunder Watch Zones Along with Thunder Hall, fans can join watch parties at Thunder Watch Zones and the Thunder Bar Network.Several watch zones will be available in the Oklahoma City metro. The watch zones are at OKC Tap House, The Jones Assembly, Social Capital, Bush League Sports Tavern, Eddie’s in Chisholm Creek, and Deep Deuce Grill.You can find a full list of Thunder Watch Zones here. Half-price concessions Be sure to get to the Paycom Center early before each home game, as concessions will be half-price for the first hour after doors open. The only areas where half-price concessions are not valid are in the Michelob Ultra Club, the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Club, and suites. More Thunder Playoff Stories

OKLAHOMA CITY —

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one step closer to another championship, moving on to the Western Conference Finals after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, and Chet Holmgren slammed down a late dunk to help lead the Thunder past the Lakers in a nail-biting 115-110 victory in Game 4 on Monday. The game was the closest during the sweep, with Oklahoma City winning by at least 18 points in each of the first three games.

The Thunder, who are 8-0 during the 2026 playoffs, are back in familiar territory as they make a return appearance to the conference finals. Below is what you need to know as Oklahoma City awaits its opponents.

Who will the Thunder play?

While the Thunder completed their Western Conference semifinals series in four games, the two teams that could make a trip to Oklahoma City are still battling it out.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, who the Thunder played in the conference finals in 2025, and the San Antonio Spurs are in the middle of a tough series that has gone back and forth.

The winner of that series will then turn right back around and face the Thunder. The start of the Western Conference Finals is slated for next week.

Video Below: Thunder stars’ better halves talk NBA playoffs, life in Oklahoma City

Western Conference Finals tickets

The team announced a limited number of tickets for the Western Conference Finals will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13. Tickets will be available through the Thunder’s website via Ticketmaster.

Thunder officials said only tickets sold through that website are guaranteed to be authentic and ensure entry into the Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City will host the first two games of the Western Conference Finals as well as Game 5 and Game 7, if the series goes that long. The Thunder have swept their first two opponents – the Suns and Lakers – during their 2026 playoff run, meaning they haven’t gotten to a Game 5 yet.

Video Below: Oklahoma nonprofit creates Thunder-themed hats for NICU babies

Thunder UP in the Park

The team’s free pregame party at Scissortail Park continues into the Western Conference Finals.

Thunder UP in the Park kicks off three hours before every home playoff game and ends 30 minutes before tipoff. Fans can enjoy various Thunder-themed activities such as face-painting, a skills-and-drills station, inflatable games, a live DJ, Thunder merchandise, and appearances from your favorite Thunder entertainers.

People 18 and older also can enter for a chance to win tickets to that night’s Thunder game.

Video Below: Thunder fan and wife overwhelmed by cost of IVF find creative way to raise money

Loud City Live

The Thunder will open the Paycom Center during road games of the Western Conference Finals so fans can cheer on the team while in Loud City.

The team will announce Loud City Live ticket information at a later date.

Thunder Hall

Fassler Hall in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will turn into Thunder Hall for the Western Conference Finals. All playoff games will be on the big screens during home and road games.

Thunder Hall also will feature giveaways, Thunder-themed entertainment and special appearances.

Video Below: Oklahoma City Thunder players rely on hairstylists for game day looks

Thunder Watch Zones

Along with Thunder Hall, fans can join watch parties at Thunder Watch Zones and the Thunder Bar Network.

Several watch zones will be available in the Oklahoma City metro. The watch zones are at OKC Tap House, The Jones Assembly, Social Capital, Bush League Sports Tavern, Eddie’s in Chisholm Creek, and Deep Deuce Grill.

You can find a full list of Thunder Watch Zones here.

Half-price concessions

Be sure to get to the Paycom Center early before each home game, as concessions will be half-price for the first hour after doors open. The only areas where half-price concessions are not valid are in the Michelob Ultra Club, the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Club, and suites.

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