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Spurs, Thunder Head to Game 7 Story flow and key facts
The San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive Game 7 in the 2026 Western Conference finals with a 118-91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 28 points and 10 rebounds in just 28 minutes, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled, scoring only 15 points on 6-of-18 shooting. The Thunder were minus-28 during Gilgeous-Alexander’s time on the floor, highlighting their reliance on their MVP.
Game 7 will be played in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder have been nearly unbeatable this postseason, going 6-1 at home. Their only loss came in double overtime in Game 1 against the Spurs. If San Antonio wins, they’ll reach their first NBA Finals since 2014. A Thunder victory would make them the first team since the Golden State Warriors to reach consecutive Finals.
The series has become a battle of star performance: the Spurs are 3-0 when Wembanyama outscores Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Thunder are 3-0 when it’s the other way around. De’Aaron Fox’s health and Jalen Williams’ readiness after a hamstring injury could also shape the outcome. Both teams now face the ultimate test: a single game to decide their season’s end—or a trip to the NBA Finals.
Facts
- The Spurs defeated the Thunder 118-91 in Game 6 to force a Game 7 in the 2026 Western Conference finals.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points with 10 rebounds in 28 minutes, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 15 points on 6-of-18 shooting.
- Game 7 will be played on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City, with the winner advancing to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
- The Spurs are 3-0 when Wembanyama outscores Gilgeous-Alexander; the Thunder are 3-0 when their MVP scores more.
- Oklahoma City is 6-1 at home in the 2026 playoffs, with their only loss coming in double overtime against the Spurs in Game 1.
- Dylan Harper returned from injury to score 18 points in Game 6, helping San Antonio’s offense stay balanced.
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