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The San Antonio Spurs have clinched the Western Conference Finals in dominant fashion, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 103-82, on Sunday night.
With both teams on two-game winning streaks now, it will be a crucial matchup in Game 5 back at the Paycor Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night to see who has the upper hand heading into a decisive Game 6.
One of the biggest stories in this game revolved around the Thunder’s 3-point shooting percentage. That was such an advantage in Game 3’s win as they shot 44.7% and 48.1% from the field overall.
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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs scores a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter of game four of the NBA Western Conference Finals at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on May 24, 2026. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
But the Spurs adjusted their defense and it showed in Game 4 as the Thunder shot just 6 of 33 from beyond the arc (18%), resulting in just 33% shooting from the field.
San Antonio wasn’t much better, making just 27% of their 3s (9 of 33) and shooting just 39% from the field. But they played aggressively and got chances at the charity stripe, shooting 32 free throws compared to Oklahoma City’s 18.
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Aggression was evident from both teams, but it was San Antonio who made the most of those moments, and it started in the first quarter.
The Spurs got off to a hot start and held a nine-point lead after the first quarter and moved it to double figures at halftime to the delight of the home crowd. Then, in the third quarter, the Thunder struggled to hit shots as they began to turn the ball over, which the Spurs have taken advantage of all season.
San Antonio scored 25 of its points off the Thunder’s 20 turnovers, and they also found success on fast-break moments.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle gestures against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference playoffs of the NBA playoffs on May 24, 2026, in San Antonio. (Eric Gay/AP)
At one point, the Spurs had a 25-point lead, and it’s always sweet for a team to rest its starters in the fourth quarter with a win in hand.
Victor Wembanyama was back to his efficient ways from the floor, leading the Spurs with 33 points (11 of 22), while hitting three 3-pointers, collecting eight rebounds and dishing out five assists. He also had three blocks at the other end.
But Stephon Castle (13 points, three rebounds, six assists), Devin Vassell (13 points, six rebounds, three assists) and De’Aaron Fox (12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists) all contributed well in the starting five in the winning effort. The Spurs also scored six bench players, including Dylan Harper, who finished with seven points and five rebounds.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a poor shooting night, hitting just six of his 15 shots, although he made all seven of his free throws. He had four rebounds, seven assists and four turnovers for Oklahoma City.
San Antonio Spurs players Stephon Castle, Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell react after a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals in San Antonio on May 24, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP)
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As always, the Thunder had solid contributions from their bench, but it wasn’t up to their standards. Players like Aaron Wiggins and Jared McCain, key pieces in Game 3’s victory, shot a combined 3 of 21 from the field for eight total points.
These two top seeds in the West will battle Tuesday night at 8:30 PM ET.
