The playoff grind doesn’t stop for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Just two days after winning a grueling seven-game slugfest of a series against the Denver Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and co. will kick off the Western Conference Finals with Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, May 20 at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center.
This is a big matchup for both squads — the last time OKC got this far in the postseason was in 2016 when they lost a heartbreaking seven-game series against Steph Curry’s Warriors while the Mavericks quickly disposed of the T-Wolves in five games in last year’s WCF — and would serve as a statement win proving their worth on the national stage.
Add in the fact that prime MVP candidate Gilgeous-Alexander is going against his cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker, a Timberwolves guard, and we’ve got ourselves a can’t-miss matchup here.
“It’ll be very fun,” Gilgeous-Alexander said during his postgame press conference. “It’s hard to even explain. If you know how close we are, he’s like my second brother. We’ve been through every stage of life together… It’s very special…but I’m gonna try to take his head off for sure.”
If you want need to be there to witness the high-stakes hoops showdown live, last-minute Western Conference Finals tickets are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for games in Oklahoma City was $149 including fees on Vivid Seats.
Prices start at $212 including fees in Minneapolis.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2025 Thunder-Wolves Western Conference Finals below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Thunder playoff home game tickets
A complete calendar including all announced Thunder home game dates and the best prices on tickets at the Paycom Center can be found here:
| Oklahoma City Thunder home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game One Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. |
$149 (fees included) |
| Game Two Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m. |
$167 (fees included) |
| Game Five Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. |
$253 (fees included) |
| Game Seven Monday, June 2 at 8 p.m. |
$408 (fees included) |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Minnesota Timberwolves playoff home game tickets
All Timberwolves playoff home game dates and the cheapest tickets available at Minnesota’s Target Center can be found below.
| Minnesota Timberwolves home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game Three Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. |
$218 (fees included) |
| Game Four Monday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. |
$212 (fees included) |
| Game Six Friday, May 30 at 8 p.m. |
$263 (fees included) |
How to watch the Thunder-Timberwolves on TV
Fans hoping to catch Mark Daigneault and Chris Finch’s clubs on the tube can watch all Western Conference Finals playoff games on ABC, ESPN and NBA TV.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
If you don’t have cable, your best bet may be DIRECTV.
About Thunder-Timberwolves series
Over the course of the regular season, the Western Conference powerhouses met four times and split the season series.
On New Year’s Eve, OKC came out on top over Minny 113-105, thanks to a dominant showing from SGA who dropped 40 on his home court. Really though, the Thunder’s success can be attributed to an explosive third quarter where they outscored the Timberwolves 43-23.
In their second matchup on Feb. 13, Minnesota roared back with a 116-101 win led by backup power forward/center Naz Reid who unloaded for 27 points and 14 boards.
The teams continued ping-ponging back and forth in game number three ten days later on Feb. 23. OKC took home a 130-123 victory. Once again, SGA went off, this time for 37. Elsewhere on the floor, Jalen Williams dished nine assists.
Finally, the Timberwolves wrapped the season series with a 131-128 overtime thriller. Of course, SGA led both clubs in scoring (with 39 this time) but Edwards topped the box score with 13 boards and eight dimes.
Want to go deeper?
Check out The Post’s coverage of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
2025 NBA playoff schedule
Been meaning to review how each series has gone down this postseason?
Check out the NBA’s 2025 playoff bracket here.
Huge artists on tour in 2025
Not sure what to do once the final buzzer sounds on the 2024-25 NBA season?
We’ve got your back. If you’re hoping to catch a concert or two, many of the biggest names around will be on the road these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss IRL.
• Kendrick Lamar with SZA
• Lil Wayne
• Tyler, The Creator
• Wu-Tang Clan
• NBA YoungBoy
Want to see who else is on the pounding the pavement? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
