Key Takeaways:
- San Antonio Spurs overpowered the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night to level the Western Conference finals at 3-3
- Victor Wembanyama delivered 28 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, joining David Robinson and Tim Duncan in franchise postseason history
- Game 7 will be held on Saturday night in Oklahoma City, with the victor set to host the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals opener on Wednesday night
Match Analysis
San Antonio delivered a commanding performance in front of their home crowd on Thursday night, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 and ensuring the Western Conference finals will be decided in a Game 7 back in Oklahoma City. The Spurs, having faced a lacklustre 127-114 defeat in Game 5 on Tuesday night, responded with their most dynamic display yet in this closely fought series, setting up a winner-takes-all contest on Saturday night. The eventual winner will secure the right to host the New York Knicks when the NBA Finals commence on Wednesday night.
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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 29, 2026
Key Player Performances
Victor Wembanyama starred for San Antonio, amassing 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, and set the tone early by converting his initial two shots – both from three-point range – and blocking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup within the opening 1:27 to help the Spurs to a 9-2 start. Wembanyama compiled 11 points, five rebounds, an assist and a block in the opening quarter alone. He also achieved his fifth game with at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in this postseason, joining Hall of Famers David Robinson and Tim Duncan as the only players in franchise history to reach this milestone in a single playoff campaign.
Supporting Wembanyama, Dylan Harper added 18 points, Stephon Castle contributed 17, while Devin Vassell finished with 12 points and two emphatic blocks. Oklahoma City found themselves stifled offensively, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander limited to a team-high of 15 points on 6-for-18 shooting. Chet Holmgren had a double-double, recording 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Statistical Insights
The encounter was notable for a decisive third quarter run, during which the Thunder failed to score for eight minutes, allowing the Spurs to rack up 22 consecutive points and surge to a 92-64 advantage with 56 seconds remaining in the period. The series has been defined by lopsided results, with the average margin of victory standing at 15.3 points and the Spurs claiming their three games by an average of 18.3 points.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | Spurs | 28 | 10 | 2 |
| Dylan Harper | Spurs | 18 | 6 | 4 |
| Stephon Castle | Spurs | 17 | 5 | 9 |
| Devin Vassell | Spurs | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| Chet Holmgren | Thunder | 10 | 11 | 1 |
Game Flow and Physicality
Thursday’s contest was intensely physical, highlighted by an exchange in the second quarter where the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren engaged in a confrontation with Devin Vassell after the Spurs wing blocked Holmgren’s attempted dunk. Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams made his return after missing three games due to a hamstring injury sustained in Game 2, but was constrained to a single point in ten minutes of game time.
Looking Ahead to Game 7
Both teams will now prepare for the decisive encounter in Oklahoma City on Saturday night. The winner will earn the opportunity to host the New York Knicks to commence the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to this Western Conference showdown.
