San Antonio routs Oklahoma City, evens West finals
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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 on Sunday night at Frost Bank Center to level the NBA Western Conference Finals at 2-2. Rookie star Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points on 11-of-22 shooting, adding eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 31 minutes, and was plus-29. He opened with a three-pointer, converted multiple alley-oops, and closed the half with a beyond-half-court buzzer-beater, the longest Spurs playoff field goal since 2014 per GeniusIQ. Oklahoma City, last season’s NBA champion, shot 18 percent from three and 33 percent overall, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to 19 points.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Last season Thunder win NBA championship
- 2014 GeniusIQ begins Spurs shot tracking
- Sunday night Spurs host Thunder Game 4
- First quarter Wembanyama hits early three
- Halftime Spurs lead Thunder 47-38
- Second half Thunder shooting struggles continue
- Final buzzer Spurs complete 103-82 win
- Series now tied 2-2 heading to Game 5
Why This Matters to You
If you're a basketball fan, this game was a masterclass in strategy. The Spurs' victory over last season's champions shows that underdogs can triumph. Watch Game 5 to see if the Thunder can bounce back or if the Spurs maintain their momentum.
The Bottom Line
Rookie Victor Wembanyama's stunning performance was key to the Spurs' win. The Thunder will need to improve their shooting to regain their footing. Worth forwarding if you know a basketball enthusiast who loves a good comeback story.
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