The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 [1] in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on May 22, 2026 [8].
This victory allows the Thunder to take a 2-1 lead in the series [7], placing them one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals.
Playing in San Antonio, Texas [4], the Thunder relied on a strong second-half performance to secure the win [5]. The game featured a high-scoring duel between the two teams' primary offensive threats.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 26 points [2] and 12 assists [3]. His shooting performance included six-17 from the field [4] and two-4 from the three-point line [5].
Victor Wembanyama matched Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring output, recording 26 points [6] for the Spurs. Despite Wembanyama's production, the San Antonio defense could not contain the Thunder's rally in the closing stages of the game.
While some reporting indicated the series was tied at 1-1, other records confirm the Thunder now hold the 2-1 advantage [7]. The discrepancy in game dates across international reports is due to the time difference between the U.S. and the Philippines [9].
“The Thunder defeated the Spurs 123-108”
By securing a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder have shifted the momentum of the series in their favor. Winning a road game in San Antonio demonstrates their ability to execute under pressure, while the identical scoring outputs of Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama highlight a clash of elite individual talents that will likely determine the series outcome.
