- Matchup: San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Lines: San Antonio (+5.5)
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This Tuesday, the Paycom Center will witness a showdown where the Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) aim to secure a victory against the San Antonio Spurs (62-20) in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The score in the series is currently tied at 2-2, with San Antonio entering as 5.5-point underdogs according to oddsmakers. The total points over/under is set at 215.5.
In their last encounter, the Spurs showcased excellent performance, dominating Game 4 with a decisive 103-82 victory. Fouls were a significant factor, with San Antonio committing 20 and Oklahoma City racking up 25. The Spurs struggled from beyond the arc, making only 6 out of 33 three-point attempts. Conversely, the Thunder excelled at the charity stripe, converting 16 of 18 free throws for 88.9%. Oklahoma City totaled 47 rebounds, including 11 offensively, and recorded 10 blocks, along with 22 assists and 9 steals. Defensively, San Antonio managed to limit their opponents to 33.0% shooting from the field, forcing 20 turnovers while accumulating 11 steals and 25 assists. They dominated the boards, securing 52 rebounds, 14 of which were offensive, while shooting 75.0% from the free throw line (24 of 32) and hitting 38.9% of their field goals (35 of 90) and 27.3% from three-point range (9 of 33).
Victor Wembanyama played a pivotal role in the game, finishing with 50.0% shooting from the field, alongside 5 assists in 31 minutes of play and grabbing 8 rebounds. He scored a total of 33 points on 11 of 22 shooting.
San Antonio enters this matchup boasting a record of 62-20 this season. The Spurs average 13.5 turnovers per game and commit 18.9 fouls nightly. As a cohesive unit, they collect an average of 47.0 rebounds per game and have dished out a total of 2,302 assists this year, ranking them 9th in the NBA in terms of ball distribution. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.9% (1,116 of 3,108) and they hit free throws at a 78.7% rate. The Spurs average 119.8 points per game, placing them 3rd in the league, while they shoot 48.3% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Spurs induce 13.0 turnovers per game while drawing 20.2 fouls. They rank 12th in the league for allowing assists to opponents, having conceded 2,148 throughout the season. Opponents shoot at a rate of 45.1% (3,366 of 7,469) against them, and San Antonio gives up 42.6 rebounds per game, allowing 35.2% shooting from beyond the arc, and ranking 8th in points per game allowed (111.5).
Oklahoma City struggled in Game 4, allowing San Antonio to dominate the boards with 52 rebounds overall, including 14 offensive. The Thunder managed only 27.3% from three-point range (9 of 33) and also shot 75.0% from the free throw line (24 of 32). San Antonio had a field goal percentage of 38.9%, hitting 35 of 90 attempts, while Oklahoma City finished with a shooting rate of 33.0% from the field (30 of 91). From distance, they converted 18.2% (6 of 33). The Thunder recorded 20 turnovers and notched 9 steals but managed to secure 36 defensive boards along with 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 47 in the match.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a key player for the Thunder, amassing 19 points in 31 minutes, along with 7 assists. He shot 40.0% from the field, making 6 of 15 attempts and securing 4 rebounds.
Oklahoma City features a current win-loss record of 64-18 this season. The Thunder average 19.0 personal fouls per game and have an impressive free throw shooting percentage of 81.7%. They are averaging 25.8 assists per game, ranking 19th in the league, while their turnover average stands at 12.6 per contest. Oklahoma City has scored 9,760 points this season, averaging 119.0 per game, alongside 44.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 48.4%, placing them 5th in the league.
Defensively, the Thunder allow 36.9% shooting from three-point range (1,176 of 3,189) and opponents are converting 74.0% of their free throws. They are conceding 25.0 assists and 45.2 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 20th in the NBA, respectively. The Thunder boast a strong defensive record, standing 2nd in the league for points per game allowed (107.9), while they average 16.7 forced turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot just 43.7% from the field, the best in the NBA.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Pick: Take San Antonio (+5.5)
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