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The San Antonio Spurs will try to feed off the momentum with a 122-115 double overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1. This Western Conference Final series opened with a bang, with Victor Wembanyama going off on a historic night.
The Spurs big man racked up 41 points and 24 rebounds, which is a record for best debut in a conference finals game. Wemby was also the second player in franchise history to hit the 40-20 mark in the NBA Playoffs, joining David Robinson from 30 years ago.
As for the Thunder, this was a head-to-head clash after going undefeated in the first two rounds. The energy was matched between both teams throughout the game. However, outside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City starters combined for 15 points. Alex Caruso was a huge spark off the bench with 31 points in 32 minutes.
Tipoff from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is set for 8:30 p.m. ET.
Spurs vs. Thunder live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 2
4th Quarter
19.7: Two OKC possession with buckets and up 122-113. This series looks to be knotted at 1-1 going to San Antonio
1:01: OKC still up by five with Spurs getting the ball out of the timeout. This is shaping up like the end of Game 1 with both teams fighting for points.
1:31: Thunder lead down to 118-113. Spurs pulling out the right stops in the final minutes.
2:56: Teams trade baskets with Thunder up 116-108. This could come down to the final possession.
3:19: Thunder up 114-108 with the upcoming possessions key for both teams.
5:40: Teams start to trade buckets with Thunder up 112-103. This is clutch time.
7:22: 8-0 run by the Thunder with the Spurs going cold.
7:55: Back-to-back 3’s by the Thunder put them up 105-97. The Spurs come up empty on the 6-0 run.
9:05: Spurs cut the Thunder lead to 99-97. Harrison Barnes knocks downs a 3-pointer with OKC going a little cold on offense. Timeout on the floor.
10:35: Stephon Castle’s layup cuts the lead to 96-92. The Thunder is trying to catch the Spurs on a bad switch on offense.
12:00: Start of 4th Quarter
3rd Quarter
End of 3rd Quarter: Thunder 96, Spurs 88
Oklahoma City won the quarter with a strong finish. The two teams went back-and-forth.
2:56: Thunder take a 10-point lead at 87-77. Wemby back out on the floor for the Spurs. We’ll see if San Antonio can cut into the lead before the end of the quarter.
4:50: Thunder jump back out to a 77-73 lead. Timeout on the floor after Chet Holmgren and Dylan Harper fight for loose ball and collide. Both headed to the locker room.
6:44: Spurs down 72-71 with momentum in the quarter. This is the point where OKC needs an answer.
8:07: Spurs got on a 11-3 run to tie the game. Wemby has woken up in the second half with blocks and buckets.
10:20: Teams trade bucket to start the 3rd quarter with OKC up 66-55. Wemby needs to catch fire a bit with only two FGs made.
12:00: Start of 3rd quarter
End of 2nd quarter: Thunder 62, Spurs 51
Team Stats
| Halftime | Spurs | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 17-40 | 23-45 |
| Field Goal % | 43 | 51 |
| 3PT | 5-16 | 6-14 |
| Three Point % | 31 | 43 |
| FT | 12-12 | 10-12 |
| Free Throw % | 100 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 19 |
| Assists | 8 | 16 |
| Steals | 3 | 10 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 13 | 6 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 16 | 5 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 | 8 |
| Points in Paint | 20 | 22 |
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
2nd Quarter
48.2: Isaiah Hartenstein slam give OKC the biggest lead of the night 60-49.
1:34: Call reversed after a coaches challenge with Spurs getting the ball. Thunder lead 58-49
1:34: Spurs challenge the foul on Victor Wembanyama against Chet Holmgren, who was going up to dunk and lost the ball after a clear block. This should get reversed.
2:56: Bodies are flying on the floor on both ends. Foul called with Stephon Castle headed to the free throw line. Thunder holding on to a 56-47 lead.
4:36: Stephon Castle layup with OKC up 51-45. He’s carrying the load for the Spurs on offense.
5:58: Both teams settle back into playing sloppy with turnovers.
Spurs- 11, Thunder- 5
7:38: Stephon Castle with a poster dunk to cut OKC’s lead to 43-41. On the other end, SGA has a 2-on-1 fastbreak dunk after a Spurs turnover. Thunder lead 48-41. Timeout on the floor
10:09: SGA gives OKC 41-33 lead. The largest by either team in the game.
10:54: Alex Caruso nails a 3-pointer, giving OKC 36-31 lead. He’s the spark of the bench the Thunder need and get every night. One of the best sixth man in the league.
12:00: Start of 2nd quarter
1st Quarter
End of 1st Quarter: Spurs 31, Thunder 31
There have been 13 lead changes with both teams no giving an inch early.
San Antonio
Stephon Castle: 8 points, 3 rebounds
Oklahoma City
Luguentz Dort: 6 points, 2 assists
28.7 seconds: Julian Champagnie hits a 3-pointer to put the Spurs up 31-30. These teams are going at each other with confidence and trading the lead.
1:41: Chet Holmgren’s first points ties the game at 25 with a 3-pointer. He was the only Thunder starter without points in the game.
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3:05: Timeout on the floor. Spurs take a 23-20 lead off a Keldon Johnson triple. All five Spurs starters have score in the game. Chet Holmgren hasn’t taken a shot in five minutes of play. Not a good sign for the Thunder.
3:47: Thunder are starting to settle in on both end of the floor. But still trail the Spurs 20-19. This is starting to be a defensive affair.
6:13: Both teams have traded buckets, but still sloppy play early. The Spurs tie the game at 14 with Stephon Castle free throws.
9:09: Spurs challenge the foul called on Victor Wembanyama. The call is overturned and ball given to San Antonio.
9:44: Victor Wembanyama hits a 3-pointer to give the Spurs 8-7 lead. Rare for him not to have first points in the paint.
10:52: Bad start for the Spurs with three points from Luguentz Dort. One jumper and splits free throws from the line. 3-0 Thunder up
12:00: Tip-off from Oklahoma City
Pregame
Spurs are the youngest team in the conference finals since 1970-71. 22 years, 346 days.
5:04 to Game 2 tip-off: Both teams being introduced with Thunder now up. Moments away from the start.
14:28 to Game 2 tip-off– Final thoughts: Both teams are on the floor shooting around. SGA looks more focused than he has in the previous two rounds. As for Victor Wembanyama, he’s cracked a few smiles but it’s clear he’s still buzzing from Game 1’s finish. We’ll see how him and the Spurs come out of the gate early.
De’Aaron Fox is expected to miss his second consecutive contest in Game 2 tonight vs. the Thunder due to a right high ankle sprain, sources tell @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/nVy7xedsu8
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 20, 2026
Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper have each scored 175+ points this postseason. The 25-26 Spurs are the second team to have three players 22 years old or younger do so in a single postseason all-time (2010-11 Thunder K. Durant, R. Westbrook, J. Harden). pic.twitter.com/bFTnkzOXuN
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 20, 2026
— Don Harris (@DonHarris4) May 20, 2026
How to Watch Game 1 Western Conference Finals: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Monday, May 18
Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC/ Peacock
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