Wembanyama Powers Spurs to Dominant Win, Forces Deciding Game Against Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a decisive 118-91 victory, leveling the series at 3-3 and setting the stage for a thrilling deciding game in the Western Conference finals on Sunday. Victor Wembanyama delivered an outstanding performance, recording 28 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, helping the Spurs chase their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014. Following a disappointing 127-114 loss in Game 5, Wembanyama and the Spurs rebounded with their most energetic display of the series. Wembanyama emphasized the importance of desperation in their play: "[Playing with desperation] just feels like it erases kind of all the little mistakes that we do that are human nature... Just got to fight that all the time and put your backs against the wall." Key contributions came from: Dylan Harper with 18 points Stephon Castle adding 17 points Devin Vassell scoring 12 points and delivering two impressive blocks For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to a team-high 15 points on 6-for-18 shooting. Castle pointed out the team's defensive focus: "I just think all of our focus and attention was on the defensive end." The Spurs showcased their dominance, running off 22 consecutive points during a stretch in the third quarter, pushing the score to 92-64. The average margin of victory in the series has been 15.3 points, with the Spurs winning by an average of 18.3 points. Wembanyama, now joining Hall of Famers David Robinson and Tim Duncan, has recorded five games with 25 points and 10 rebounds in a single postseason. He set the tone early, hitting two three-pointers and blocking a shot within the first minutes of the game. The series remains intense, highlighted by physical play, including a confrontation between Chet Holmgren and Vassell after a blocked dunk attempt. Jalen Williams returned for the Thunder after a hamstring injury but scored only one point in ten minutes of play.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-29