The 2012 Western Conference finals will begin on Sunday, May 27, setting up what could become an epic series between two completely different teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs playoff series pits a team of up-and-coming stars against a team of savvy veterans, likely giving NBA fans a very exciting match-up.
The best-of-7 series will begin in San Antonio, as the Spurs clinched home court advantage throughout the entire postseason. Game 2 will also take place there before the teams travel to Oklahoma for Games 3 and 4.
During the regular season, the teams played three times, with the Spurs winning two of those games. One of the Spurs wins came in Oklahoma City on March 16, showing that the team can win at both locations.
In order to get to the 2012 Western Conference finals, the Spurs swept the Utah Jazz in the first round and then the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round. The Thunder swept the Dallas Mavericks in the first round and then beat the Los Angeles Lakers in five games during the second round.
2012 Oklahoma City Thunder Vs. San Antonio Spurs Playoff Schedule
Game 1 : Sunday, May 27 - Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. CT (TNT)
Game 2 : Tuesday, May 29 - Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. CT (TNT)
Game 3 : Thursday, May 31 - San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. CT (TNT)
Game 4 : Saturday, June 2 - San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m. CT (TNT)
Game 5 : Monday, June 4 - Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. CT (TNT)
Game 6 : Wednesday, June 6 - San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. CT (TNT)
Game 7 : Friday, June 8 - Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. CT (TNT)
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