Recap: Spurs Edge Out Thunder, Even Series at 2-2

2026 NBA Playoffs Recap: Spurs Defeat Thunder, Even Series at 2-2

We'll present highlights, updates and scores in the Game 4 matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA.com Staff | Updated on May 25, 2026 8:03 AM

We’re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Saturday’s action.

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What We Know After Sunday’s Matchup

• San Antonio defeats Oklahoma City in Game 4: This was a dominant performance for the Spurs. They were the first team to grab a 20-point lead in this series. They led by at least 15 points for the final 20 minutes of this game.
• The Spurs and Thunder are now 2-2 in this series: This win for San Antonio evened up this Western Conference Finals. This is the matchup everyone was waiting to see, and we now have a three-game series since it’s tied at 2-2. The Thunder will host Game 5 and Game 7, while the Spurs will host Game 6. See Game 5 on Tuesday!

Top Performers of the Night

• Victor Wembanyama had 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks.
• De’Aaron Fox finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accrued 19 points, four rebounds, seven assists and two steals.

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10:55 PM / May 24, 2026

Spurs Defeat Thunder, 103-82

San Antonio evened up the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. The Spurs won all four individual quarters in this victory. They led by at least 15 points for the closing 20 minutes. Victor Wembanyama finished with 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks. Game 5 will be in OKC on Tuesday.

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10:38 PM / May 24, 2026

Spurs Looking to Close Game 4

They lead by 18 with seven minutes remaining. San Antonio has been in control all night, and seven more good minutes will even this series. The Spurs built a 25-point lead, the largest for either team in this series. Game 5 will be in OKC on Tuesday. See the finish on NBC/Peacock

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10:19 PM / May 24, 2026

Spurs Lead Thunder After 3Q, 78-60

That was a dominant quarter by San Antonio, grabbing its largest lead of the series. The Spurs have outscored OKC in all three quarters. Victor Wembanyama has 31 points, six rebounds, five assists and three blocks. See the fourth quarter on NBC/Peacock

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10:04 PM / May 24, 2026

All-NBA First Team

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Cade Cunningham • Luka Dončić • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • Nikola Jokić • Victor Wembanyama

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9:47 PM / May 24, 2026

Second Half is Underway

San Antonio’s defense was unstoppable in that opening half. The Spurs led 50-38 at the end of the half and now hold a 65-43 lead, thanks to a 15-5 run. This is the first 20-point lead of the series. Oklahoma City leads this series, 2-1. See the second half on NBC/Peacock

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9:21 PM / May 24, 2026

Spurs Lead Thunder at the Half, 50-38

The Spurs needs this game to even this series, and they’re off to a good start. San Antonio held Oklahoma City to 36 percent from the field and 1-for-11 from 3-point range in a defensive showcase. Victor Wembanyama hit this ridiculous buzzer-beater and has 22 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks. See the second half on NBC/Peacock

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9:03 PM / May 24, 2026

All-NBA Second Team

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Jaylen Brown • Jalen Brunson • Kevin Durant • Kawhi Leonard • Donovan Mitchell

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8:47 PM / May 24, 2026

Spurs Lead Thunder After Q1, 28-19

San Antonio ripped off a 16-0 run in that quarter. We saw a similar run in Game 2, but OKC pulled off the comeback. Victor Wembanyama has 11 points and three assists. See the action on NBC/Peacock

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8:34 PM / May 24, 2026

Spurs Streaking

San Antonio needs a win here to even this series. The Spurs appear to be motivated to do just that, ripping off a 14-0 run. They lead 21-9 midway through the first quarter. Check out the action on NBC/Peacock

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8:24 PM / May 24, 2026

We’re Underway in San Antonio

There’s some serious energy in San Antonio. The teams are clearly hungry because we’ve seen six lead changes through the opening five minutes. OKC leads this series, 2-1. Check out the action on NBC/Peacock

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8:13 PM / May 24, 2026

All-NBA Third Team

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Jalen Duren • Chet Holmgren • Jalen Johnson • Tyrese Maxey • Jamal Murray

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8:00 PM / May 24, 2026

Game 4 Starters

Oklahoma City will be shorthanded, playing without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell. The Spurs got De’Aaron Fox back last game, and he’s ready to go once again. The Thunder lead this series, 2-1. Check out the action on NBC/Peacock

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