114 Spurs (May 26, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 32 points as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114, moving one win away from the NBA Finals with a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.
- Jared McCain, making his first playoff start, contributed 20 points for the Thunder, while Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein added 16 points/11 rebounds and 12 points/15 rebounds respectively.
- The Thunder dominated early, scoring 82 points before the third quarter was halfway through, a significant improvement after scoring only 82 points in the entire previous game.
- San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama struggled, shooting 4-of-15 and the Spurs missed 29 of 41 three-point attempts, with coach Mitch Johnson acknowledging the need for better performance to win on the road.
- Controversial missed calls in the third quarter frustrated the Spurs, but the Thunder maintained a double-digit lead for most of the final quarter, setting up a crucial Game 6 in San Antonio on Thursday.