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On Saturday night, NBA fans will finally get their answer to the question of which team will come out of this powerhouse of a Western Conference: the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> or the San Antonio Spurs<\/a>.<\/p>\n While the defending champions are looking to become the first team since the 2019 Golden State Warriors<\/a> to reach back-to-back NBA Finals, the Thunder need to rebound from a rather poor showing in Game 6. During that game, Oklahoma City not only let up a 20-2 run that essentially sealed any hope of preventing a Game 7, but they were held to their lowest-scoring quarter of the season (13 points in the third quarter).<\/p>\n In his first playoff showing, Victor Wembanyama has been nothing short of stellar. The 22-year-old has averaged 23.3 points, 11 rebounds, and a whopping 3.7 blocks through the team’s 16 playoff games thus far. While co-star De’Aaron Fox did not put the ball in the hoop until the third quarter of Game 6, when he scored all five of his points, his seven assists and five rebounds proved to be enough to hold San Antonio’s ship steady.<\/p>\n Whichever team emerges victorious from Paycom Center on Saturday night will play the New York Knicks<\/a> in this year’s NBA Finals. Rest will be a huge talking point heading into this ultimate series, as New York will enter the 2026 NBA Finals with eight days of rest.<\/p>\n The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Western Conference Finals Game 7. Follow along with the action below.<\/p>\n WATCH: Stream Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6 with Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n Thunder vs. Spurs live score<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n NBA PLAYOFFS HQ:\u00a0Live NBA scores<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0NBA playoff schedule<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0NBA playoff bracket<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama stats<\/p>\n This section will be updated once the game is underway.<\/p>\n Minutes:\u00a0-:-Points:\u00a0-Rebounds: -Assists:\u00a0-Steals:\u00a0-Blocks:\u00a0-TOs:\u00a0-PF:\u00a0-FG:\u00a0-3P:\u00a0-FT:\u00a0-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats<\/p>\n This section will be updated once the game is underway.<\/p>\n Minutes:\u00a0-:-Points:\u00a0-Rebounds: -Assists:\u00a0-Steals:\u00a0-Blocks:\u00a0-TOs:\u00a0-PF:\u00a0-FG:\u00a0-3P:\u00a0-FT:\u00a0–Thunder vs. Spurs\u00a0Game 7 live updates, highlights from 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals<\/p>\n All times Eastern.<\/p>\n 8:07 p.m. – The buzzer has sounded, and we are moments away from the National Anthem and player introductions here in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n 8:01 p.m. – Paycom Center is deafening as the OKC Thunder run out to the court for tonight’s Game 7 bout.<\/p>\n Get loud enough to shake the city, OKC \u26a1\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/K5V96tZZiX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:57 p.m. – Check out this Bob Costas precursor ahead of Game 7 tipping off:<\/p>\n BOB COSTAS GETS US READY FOR SPURS-THUNDER GAME 7!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/FjO6KtFXui<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:45 p.m. – Tonight’s starting lineups for each team:<\/p>\n San Antonio Spurs:<\/p>\n De’Aaron FoxStephon CastleDevin VassellJulian ChampagnieVictor Wembanyama<\/p>\n Oklahoma City Thunder:<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderCason WallaceLu DortChet HolmgrenIsaiah Hartenstein<\/p>\n 7:37 p.m. – With fans beginning to load into Paycom Center, here are some on-court sights and sounds of Game 7:<\/p>\n Pregame Western Conference Finals sights and sounds ahead of Spurs-Thunder Game 7. Tune into NBA Showtime now and then at 8 p.m. ET for tip-off on NBC and Peacock. pic.twitter.com\/PRcScNozJw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:24 p.m. – Heading into tonight’s game, Dylan Harper sits just three points behind Manu Ginobili in San Antonio’s all-time rookie playoff scoring list. Here is the top three:<\/p>\n David Robinson:\u00a0243 PTSManu Ginobili:\u00a0226 PTSDylan Harper:\u00a0223 PTS<\/p>\n 7:08 p.m. – Just under an hour before tipoff, the teams have begun their warmups ahead of the final game in the Western Conference Finals.<\/p>\n SGA getting loose ahead of Game 7 \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/YAGPVcspyI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:03 p.m. – The Spurs Jackals, San Antonio’s superfan group, and OKC’s drummer group have met outside of Paycom Center, exchanging chants.<\/p>\n A group of superfans called the Spurs Jackals have arrived at Paycom Center, and some Thunder drummers are following them around to drown out their chants pic.twitter.com\/k5qqmZnLub<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Justin Martinez (@Justintohoops) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:48 p.m.\u00a0– Tonight’s referee assignment for Game 7:<\/p>\n Crew Chief: Marc DavisReferee: John GobleUmpire: Josh TivenAlternate: Mitchell Ervin<\/p>\n 6:34 p.m. – Victor Wembanyama has entered Paycom Center with an all-black fit. Looks like he means straight business for tonight’s Game 7.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama arrives for Game 7. \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/CBO2cs1p2c<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 5:57 p.m. – Here is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussing his mindset for Game 7, a game where he has averaged 27.7 PPG.<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been here before, and discusses his mindset heading into Game 7.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 7, Saturday 7:30PM ET on NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/WTjLyKwu8e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 5:41 p.m. – Tonight’s game will be the 12th meeting this season between the Thunder and Spurs, and the first Western Conference Finals Game 7 since 2018.<\/p>\n Win or go home with a spot in the NBA Finals on the line.<\/p>\n The @spurs<\/a> and @okcthunder<\/a> meet tonight in the 160th Game 7 in NBA history.<\/p>\n It’s the fifth Game 7 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, tying the record for the most in a single postseason.<\/p>\n Game 7: 8 PM ET, NBC and Peacock. pic.twitter.com\/IUwTWbFdDU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 5:14 p.m. – Jared McCain and the Thunder have entered Paycom Center ahead of tonight’s game, which tips off at 8 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Jared McCain: all smiles for GAME 7 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n The @okcthunder<\/a> seek their second-straight NBA Finals appearance at 8:00pm\/et on NBC\/Peacock!<\/p>\n NBA Conference Finals presented by @Google<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NgAlIZOn5o<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 5:02 p.m. – With just under three hours until Game 7 tips off, here is some recent NBA Finals history to take note of.<\/p>\n If the Spurs are able to emerge from Oklahoma City with a win, it will guarantee the eighth-straight unique NBA Champion.San Antonio would also become the seventh-straight different\u00a0team to emerge out of the Western Conference Finals.<\/p>\n If San Antonio advances to the NBA Finals with a win on Saturday night, we will be guaranteed eight different champions in eight straight seasons with the Spurs and the Knicks in the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n Should San Antonio advance, they will also be the seventh different Western\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/YxtRqQEnoa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2026<\/a>Where to watch\u00a0Thunder vs. Spurs Game 7Thunder vs. Spurs start timeDate: Saturday, May 30Time: 8\u00a0p.m. ET<\/p>\n Saturday’s Game 7 between the Thunder and Spurs will tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.\u00a0<\/p>\n What channel is Thunder vs. Spurs on today?TV channel (U.S.): NBCLive stream:\u00a0Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n NBC will broadcast Game 7 between the Thunder and Spurs, with Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller on the call from Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n Cord-cutters can watch Saturday’s final Western Conference Finals bout on\u00a0Peacock<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thunder vs. Spurs\u00a0schedule 2026<\/p>\n Series tied 3-3<\/p>\n DateGameTime (ET)WatchMay 18Game 1:\u00a0Spurs 122, Thunder 115 (2 OT)\u2014\u2014May 20Game 2:\u00a0Thunder 122, Spurs 113\u2014\u2014May 22Game 3:\u00a0Thunder 123, Spurs 108\u2014\u2014May 24Game 4:\u00a0Spurs 103, Thunder 82\u2014\u2014May 26Game 5: Thunder 127, Spurs 114\u2014\u2014May 28Game 6: Spurs 118, Thunder 91\u2014\u2014May 30Game 7\u00a0at Oklahoma City8 p.m.NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n