Overview
- Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points, grabbed eight rebounds and hit a 42-foot halfcourt buzzer three at the half to power the Spurs to a 103-82 Game 4 win Sunday night.
- San Antonio changed how it guarded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held the Thunder to 33 percent shooting and forced 20 turnovers that turned into 25 Spurs points.
- Bench play has been a defining thread in the series: Oklahoma City’s reserves dominated early (huge outscoring through the first three games) but San Antonio’s bench produced 30 points in Game 4 while limiting the Thunder’s backups.
- Player availability remains uncertain for Game 5 with Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox playing while not fully healthy and Oklahoma City listing Jalen Williams questionable and Ajay Mitchell out, all of which could alter rotations and matchup plans.
- The series now returns to Oklahoma City tied 2-2 for Game 5 on Tuesday, where the defending champion Thunder will try to regain control and the Spurs will look to capitalize on momentum and their recent defensive tweaks.