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Wembanyama, Spurs Smother Thunder to Even Western Conference Finals

A defensive overhaul centered on Victor Wembanyama's 33-point night created momentum for San Antonio as the series now moves to Oklahoma City for Game 5.

Overview

  • The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 on Sunday to tie the Western Conference Finals at 2-2.
  • Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks and capped the first half with a halfcourt buzzer-beater.
  • San Antonio's defense held Oklahoma City to roughly 33 percent shooting, made just 6 of 33 three-pointers and forced 20 turnovers, turning those miscues into 25 points.
  • The series has swung on role players and rotations: Oklahoma City's bench exploded for Game 3 but produced just 34 points in Game 4, and San Antonio's results have tracked closely with Wembanyama's minutes and production.
  • The East remains lopsided as the New York Knicks lead Cleveland 3-0 after a 121-108 Game 3 win and can clinch the conference in Game 4, while the West now shifts to a decisive Game 5 in Oklahoma City that will shape the path to the Finals.