Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 4 preview: Gilgeous-Alexander is controlling this series
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Key Points:
- The Western Conference Finals feature the San Antonio Spurs with Victor Wembanyama facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, with San Antonio needing to adjust as they head into a crucial Game 4 at home.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is controlling the series despite modest shooting percentages, using his playmaking skills to create opportunities and lead the Thunder's offense effectively.
- San Antonio performs significantly better when Wembanyama is on the court (+21 point differential) but struggles badly in his absence (-38), highlighting a key challenge for the Spurs in maintaining competitiveness during his minutes off.
- The Spurs face difficulties with injuries and limited options, especially as their guards are playing through injuries and the Thunder exploit non-Wembanyama minutes with aggressive play led by Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Game 4, taking place Sunday at 8 p.m. ET in San Antonio, is pivotal though not mathematically a must-win, with the Spurs needing to find ways to disrupt Gilgeous-Alexander and improve their bench performance to stay in the series.