Western Conference Finals

OKLAHOMA CITY -- After spending the previous seven games searching for solutions against the Denver Nuggets' variety of zone defenses, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't make a smooth transition against the Minnesota Timberwolves' physical man-to-man schemes in the Western Conference finals opener.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been doubted all year long, and Vegas continues to throw shade on the team as they gear up to take on OKC in the Western Conference finals.

MINNEAPOLIS -- After his burgeoning team upended the defending champs last year only to be dismissed from the playoffs three wins short of the NBA Finals, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch issued a directive to his group to begin this season.

Dallas and Vegas previously met in the conference finals in 2020, when the Stars eliminated the Golden Knights in five games.

Rio Grande Valley Vipers outscored the Skyforce to defeat Sioux Falls on Sunday in the Western Conference Finals.

Warriors became the first team to reach five straight finals since the Boston Celtics went to 10 in a row 60 years ago.

Game 2 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals was an amazing comeback by the Warriors.

Golden State Warriors win game-one of the Western Conference finals.

Fargo scored four straight goals to overcome an early 2-0 deficit and withstood a third period rally to defeat the Sioux Falls Stampede 7-4 Wednesday night at the Arena. The Force win the USHL Western Conference Finals 3-2, ending the Herd's record setting season.

Facing elimination for the third time this postseason, the Sioux Falls Stampede used two power play goals to defeat the Fargo Force 5-3 Sunday night in Game 4 of the USHL Western Conference Finals at the Sioux Falls Arena.