Thunder vs. Spurs live score, updates, highlights from 2026 Western Conference Finals Game 5

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The Western Conference finals have become a battle of adjustments between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5 on Tuesday night will be no different.

With that being said, the Spurs head back to Oklahoma City with momentum after locking the series back up at 2-2. For the Thunder, this is time to refocus and prove why they’re the NBA’s top team, especially at home.

Victor Wembanyama has been phenomenal in the first four game, setting the tone for a chance to advance. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has also lived up to expectations, he has shown faults.

However, both team have said this is a chess match. The numbers back it up. Through four games, San Antonio holds a slim 446-442 scoring edge. The Spurs are shooting 43% from the field, while Oklahoma City is at 42%. With neither side standing down, Game 5 could decide who moves one and who comes up short. 

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Thunder vs Spurs live updates, highlights from NBA Western Conference Finals playoff Game 5

1st Quarter

3:59- Julian Champagnie has 13 of the Spurs 18 points as the spark the team needed right off the bat. OKC cuts the lead to 18-15 with a Chet Holmgren floater over Victor Wembanyama. So far, San Antonio has been dangerous without Wemby leading the charge. Once he settles in, this could be goodnight for the Thunder. One thing to watch as the game goes on. 

7:06- Spurs on a 10-2 run with 11 early points by Julian Champagnie. What a great start on the road, taking a 16-8 lead.  

7:56- Spurs jump out to an early 11-6 lead. Both teams traded baskets before Julian Champagnie hit back-to-back 3-pointers. 

12:00- Start of the 1st Quarter in OKC 

How to Watch Game 4 Western Conference Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder (2-2) vs San Antonio Spurs (2-2)

Tuesday, May 26

Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ET

TV: NBC and Peacock

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