The Finais and Conferência Oeste series is tied at 3-3. San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder will face each other this Saturday, May 30, 2026, at PayCom Center, at Oklahoma City. The winner guarantees a place in the NBA’s Finais.
Spurs forced the decision after dominating Jogo 6 118-91 at home. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. The San Antonio team is now looking for their first Finais appearance since 2014.
Decisão at PayCom Center defines Oeste finalist
Oklahoma City Thunder returns to play at home with the advantage of home court. The team led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won three of the last five games in the series. No Jogo 5, Thunder beat Spurs 127-114 and opened 3-2.
The PayCom Center must receive a warm environment. Thunder performed well as home team throughout the playoffs. San Antonio, in turn, showed strength away from home by beating Jogo 1 in double overtime by 122 to 115.
Victor Wembanyama shines and charges Spurs
Victor Wembanyama has been the big name in the series. No Jogo 6, he confirmed the prominent role with full acting. The French center has solid averages in the playoffs and leads the Spurs in points and rebounds.
Coach Gregg Popovich has the support of young people like Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Castle contributed 17 points and nine assists in the last game. Harper also had good offensive production.
Spurs beat Jogo 4 103-82 and tied the series at 2-2. Defensive consistency helped limit Thunder’s attack at key moments.
Thunder bets on experience and control on the court
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder. The point guard has been consistent in the series, with good use and creation of plays. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren complete the main offensive trio.
Thunder reached the NBA’s Finais last season as champions. The team seeks to repeat the feat. Luguentz Dort brings solid defense on the wings. The bank, with names like Alex Caruso, offers important options.
- Victor Wembanyama: 28 points in Jogo 6
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Thunder’s top scorer in the series
- Stephon Castle: nine assists in the last match
- Dylan Harper: good offensive efficiency in the playoffs
- Chet Holmgren: contribution in rebounds and blocks
Recent Histórico shows balance in the series
The two teams alternated victories in the last games. Spurs dominated Jogo 6 with a 32-13 split in the third quarter. Thunder, in turn, controlled Jogo 5 at home.
The recent rivalry between Wembanyama and Holmgren comes to the fore. The two young pivots define much of the internal game. Spurs beat Jogo 4 convincingly in San Antonio.
Oklahoma City Thunder had the best performance of the regular season in Oeste. Spurs finished close behind. Essa proximity explains the balance shown so far.
Escalações likely for Jogo 7
San Antonio Spurs
- Armador: De’Aaron Fox
- Ala-guard: Stephon Castle
- Ala: Devin Vassell
- Ala-pivot: Julian Champagnie
- Pivô: Victor Wembanyama
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Armador: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Ala-guard: Luguentz Dort
- Ala: Jalen Williams
- Ala-pivot: Chet Holmgren
- Pivô: Isaiah Hartenstein
The lineups follow recent formations used by both teams. Last minute Ajustes may occur as it warms up.
Onde watch Jogo 7 live
No Brasil, broadcast by ESPN and Star+. NBA League Pass also offers the live signal. The ball goes up at 9pm on Brasília.
PayCom Center opens its doors hours in advance to the local public. The game marks the decision of one of the most balanced conferences of the season.
Both teams arrive with morale after recent victories. Spurs showed a reaction by winning by a large margin. Thunder counts on the home advantage to close the series.
The match promises a high technical level. Defesa and rebounds must decide the details. The winner faces New York Knicks in the NBA’s Finais.