The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the San Antonio Spurs 108-102 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on Tuesday night, May 26, 2026, regaining a 3-2 series lead. The Thunder responded to a Game 4 loss with a gritty performance that highlighted their home-court advantage and defensive adjustments.
The key to Oklahoma City’s win was a focused effort to contain Victor Wembanyama, who had dominated Game 4 with 33 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks. The Thunder’s perimeter defense tightened, limiting Wembanyama’s passing lanes and forcing him into tougher shots. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder’s scoring charge with a more efficient 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting, adding 7 assists and 4 rebounds.
Oklahoma City’s interior presence was also crucial. Chet Holmgren finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, holding his own against Wembanyama on the boards and helping to set the tone defensively. The Thunder’s bench also contributed significantly, outscoring San Antonio’s reserves 32-18 and providing a lift during key moments in the second and fourth quarters.
San Antonio fought back with contributions from multiple sources. Devin Vassell added 15 points and 5 rebounds, while De'Aaron Fox chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Despite their effort, the Spurs struggled to match Oklahoma City’s intensity and execution on home soil.
The game turned in the third quarter when the Thunder went on an 11-2 run to take a 76-68 lead. That spurt came after San Antonio committed four consecutive turnovers, allowing Oklahoma City to capitalize on transition opportunities. The Thunder’s defense also forced Wembanyama into three straight missed shots during that stretch.
The series now stands at 3-2 in favor of the Thunder, who will aim to close it out in Game 6. The Spurs will look to avoid elimination and will rely on Wembanyama’s ability to impact the game in multiple ways. The next game will be played in San Antonio, where the Spurs will try to steal a win in front of their home crowd.
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