NBA conference finals have tipped off, with four teams fighting for a spot in the Finals. The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder, after a tough seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets, kicked off the Western Conference finals Tuesday night.

DALLAS -- Roope Hintz left with an injury early in the third period, and the Dallas Stars center did not return in their 3-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center on Friday. There was no immediate update on his status.

The Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 3 of the best-of-seven Western Conference finals on Saturday night at Target Center. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. and will be televised on ABC (Ch.