The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on May 20, 2026, to tie the Western Conference Finals series 1-1 [1], [2].
This victory prevents the Spurs from gaining a commanding lead in the series and shifts the momentum back to the top-seeded Thunder. By evening the series at home, Oklahoma City establishes a more balanced footing heading into the next set of games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the offensive effort for the Thunder with 30 points [1]. He also contributed nine assists and four rebounds [3] during the contest. The Thunder utilized a strong bench performance to outscore the Spurs and maintain their lead throughout the final stretch of the game [2].
San Antonio struggled to match the high offensive output of the home team. Stephon Castle provided a strong performance for the Spurs, recording 25 points and eight assists [3]. Alex Caruso added 17 points, shooting 5-7 from the field and 3-4 from the three-point line, while recording five assists [3].
The game took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where the Thunder managed to hold off the Spurs' late attempts to close the gap [1], [3]. The final score of 122-113 reflects a decisive victory for the Thunder in Game 2 [1].
With the series now tied 1-1 [2], both teams enter the next phase of the Western Conference Finals with an equal number of wins. The Thunder will look to leverage their home-court advantage as the series progresses.
“The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113”
The series is now balanced, removing the immediate pressure from Oklahoma City after their Game 1 loss. The performance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suggests the Thunder have found a way to penetrate the Spurs' defense, while the high scoring from Stephon Castle indicates San Antonio has multiple threats that can challenge the Thunder's perimeter defense in subsequent games.
