Thunder and Spurs Set for Game 5 in Tight NBA Playoffs Series

By Kwame Ofori — 26 May 2026 — 2 min read

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are gearing up for a pivotal Game 5 in their Western Conference Finals series. The matchup follows a dramatic turn of events that has left the series tied at two games apiece.

After the Thunder took a 2-1 lead with a strong performance in Game 3, the Spurs bounced back decisively in Game 4, winning by a significant margin. In that game, Victor Wembanyama stood out as the sole player to score over 20 points, finishing with 33 points, which helped San Antonio level the series.

As the teams prepare to clash again, the Thunder are looking to recover from their disappointing Game 4, where they struggled to find their rhythm, particularly beyond the arc, making only six of their 33 attempts from three-point range. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 19 points, but the team will need to improve as they head back to their home court.

Injuries could play a role in the upcoming game, as the Thunder are expected to be without Jalen Williams, who is dealing with a right hamstring issue. On the other hand, the Spurs appear to be regaining some health, with both De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper participating in Game 4.

Game 5 is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Fans can catch the action live on NBC, with streaming available via DIRECTV and Peacock. This matchup is crucial as it will determine which team takes a 3-2 lead in the series, setting the stage for the final games of this best-of-seven showdown.

The Thunder’s recent playoff history has seen them as underdogs for the first time in over two years, a streak that highlights their resilience and ability to compete at a high level. The Spurs, having shown their capability to respond under pressure, will aim to capitalize on their momentum from Game 4.

Both teams have demonstrated their strengths and weaknesses throughout the series, with the Thunder relying heavily on their depth and defensive prowess, while the Spurs will need to find a way to enhance their offensive flow and get Wembanyama more involved in critical moments.

As the series continues, the stakes are high, and both teams will be looking to assert their dominance in what has already proven to be a thrilling playoff series.