The Western Conference Finals continue with Game 3 as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are tied 1-1. Oklahoma City secured a win in their last game, beating the Spurs 122-113. This game will take place at the Frost Bank Center on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:30 PM, and will be broadcasted on NBC.
Oklahoma City has had a strong postseason run with a 9-1 record. They have excelled both at home and away. The Spurs have a 9-4 postseason record, showing they are tough to beat. Both teams are ready to compete as they aim to take the series lead.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder has been performing well in the postseason. They have averaged 120.7 points per game, ranking them third in scoring. Their field goal percentage stands at 49.5, which also places them fourth.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a key player for the Thunder. He averages 28.7 points and 7.8 assists per game. Jalen Williams is listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury, which may affect their lineup.
In their recent game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Thunder won 122-113. Gilgeous-Alexander led with 30 points. The team made 45 of 94 shots, achieving a 47.9% shooting percentage.
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs recently faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. In Game 1, they secured a win with a score of 122-115. Victor Wembanyama had an impressive performance with 41 points and 24 rebounds.
In Game 2, the Spurs fell short, losing 113-122 against the Thunder. Wembanyama continued to show strong performance, scoring 21 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. Stephon Castle also contributed with 25 points and eight assists.
Throughout the postseason, the Spurs have averaged 117.0 points per game. They lead the league in rebounds per game with 48.4. However, the team faces injury concerns with De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper listed as questionable for their next game.
Betting Prediction
The pick for this game is the Over 217.5. Both the Thunder and the Spurs have strong offensive stats, with the Thunder averaging 120.7 points per game and the Spurs scoring 117.0 points per game. These numbers suggest that the total points could exceed the set line of 217.5.
The Thunder’s offense is ranked high in many categories. They are 3rd in points per game and 4th in field goal percentage. Their ability to score efficiently makes them a threat to any defense, which can contribute to a higher score.
On the other hand, the Spurs are first in rebounds per game, which gives them more opportunities to score. They have a solid effective field goal percentage and rank 5th in field goal percentage. This efficiency helps ensure they can keep up with the Thunder’s scoring pace, making the over a strong option.
- Pick: Over 217.5
