The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-103 in Game 4, while the New York Knicks eliminated the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-99 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series. Victor Wembanyama continued to dominate, and the Knicks showed no mercy in their decisive win.
Victor Wembanyama tallied 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 blocks in 35 minutes of action. His defensive impact was clear as the Spurs held Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to just 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting. San Antonio’s switch-everything defense disrupted Oklahoma City’s offensive flow, forcing 16 turnovers.
The Thunder, meanwhile, are running out of healthy bodies. Jalen Williams missed the game due to injury, and a number of other players were visibly hobbled. Oklahoma City’s bench scored just 24 points compared to San Antonio’s 53, a stark contrast that highlighted the team’s depth issues.
New York’s Game 3 win over Cleveland was a statement. The Knicks outscored the Cavaliers by 25 points in the second half and never looked back. Jalen Brunson led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, while OG Anunoby added 19 points and 7 rebounds. The Knicks shot 51% from the field and 41% from three, compared to Cleveland’s 37% and 25%.
Cleveland’s Tyrese Maxey struggled again, scoring just 14 points on 5-of-14 shooting. The Cavaliers have now lost 10 of their last 12 games and face elimination in Game 4. Their playoff hopes are fading fast.
The Spurs and Thunder series is now tied at two games apiece. San Antonio’s defense has been the difference, holding Oklahoma City to an average of 101 points per game in the series. Wembanyama’s versatility has been key, as he’s averaging 24.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in the series.
New York had no such problems with Cleveland in going up 3-0. The way they've got us so focused on the Cavs' flaws is the best compliment we can give the Knicks. 39:00
The Spurs and Thunder will battle in Game 5 on Saturday, while the Knicks await the winner of the Cavaliers-Heat series for the next round. The NBA playoffs are heating up, and these matchups will set the tone for the Western and Eastern Conference brackets.
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