Thunder vs. Spurs live updates: Score, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs Western Conference Finals originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Western Conference Finals heads south with the series tied at 1-1.
Advertisement
Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs on Friday night will be a battle of heavyweights. Both teams have relied heavily on their superstars through the opening games.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic blow in Game 1, scoring 41 points and 24 rebounds. The Spurs big man has 62 points and 41 rebounds through the first two games, which hasn’t been done since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1974. On the other side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rebounded from his initial funk to start the series. He had 30 points in Oklahoma City’s Game 2 win.
One of the storylines to watch will be injuries and depth. Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox is still dealing with an ankle sprain, while rookie Dylan Harper suffered an adductor strain in Game 2. The Thunder will be without Jalen Williams who aggravated his hamstring. Ajay Mitchell will likely be a game-time decision as well.
6:08: OKC wakes up after a terrible start. 19-10 Spurs lead
Advertisement
8:05: Thunder end drought with a jumper 15-2.
9:18: Nobody saw the Spurs jumping out to a 15-0 lead to open the game. What a start.
10:10- Spurs open the game with a 10-0 lead. Timeout on the floor. The Thunder have no answer for the scoring rush. This series has been single-digit leads 95% of the time.
10:35- Spurs out to an early 7-0 lead with Victor Wembanyama looking great so far. He nailed a 3-pointer and forced a steal.
12:00- Tip-off from San Antonio
