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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n
Welcome to the live blog! Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are taking on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals (8 ET, NBC\/Peacock<\/a>).<\/p>\n The winner advances to play the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. The loser goes home.<\/p>\n Enjoy one of the most meaningful games of the season!<\/p>\n What we know for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals:<\/p>\n This is the 12th matchup of the season between these two budding rivals, including the Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal, where the Spurs eliminated the Thunder in a winner-take-all Knockouts Round contest.<\/p>\n The Spurs lead the overall series 7-4.<\/p>\n The Thunder are 4-0 at home in Game 7s during the OKC era and 4-2 overall. The Spurs are 4-7 in these climactic contests. MAY 30 \/ 9:49 ET<\/p>\n A great Game 7 in full flow<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26 pts on 10-of-14 shooting) has it going in the third quarter, but the Spurs are still surging, leading 73-65 with 6:12 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you\u2019re in a rhythm like SGA is, the tough shots become easy,\u201d said Jamal Crawford. \u201cHe has no doubt his shots are going to go right now.\u201d<\/p>\n Midrange jumper for 26\u2026 GOT IT!<\/p>\n SGA is 10-14 from the floor in a critical Game 7 for OKC \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/CFs5Wwk1uP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n On the other side, Julian Champagnie (17 pts, 5 3PM) is suddenly scorching hot, becoming an x-factor as the Spurs try to hold off the defending champs.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not tuned in to NBC or Peacock, and can find a way to do so, please get on that. This is world-class basketball.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 9:44 ET<\/p>\n Champagnie raining<\/p>\n Julian Champagnie (9 pts, 3-of-4 shooting) just popped open for a 3-pointer to tie the contest at 63 with 8:03 to go in the third, halting an 8-0 Thunder run.<\/p>\n A horns set featuring a rolling Victor Wembanyama sucked in Jared McCain, leaving Champagnie open for Stephon Castle to find.<\/p>\n On the next possession, Champagnie drew a three-shot foul, as Wemby caught it in the post, drawing the attention of Lu Dort, then kicked it to him.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 9:39 ET<\/p>\n Caruso for the lead<\/p>\n 61-60 Thunder with 8:54 to go in the third, as Alex Caruso (5 pts) drills a 3-pointer to give his team the advantage.<\/p>\n AC for 3\ufe0f\u20e3 pic.twitter.com\/WPCyB1yztx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Caruso may be 2-of-10 from the field, but the Texas A&M product and two-time NBA champion is always available for the big shot.<\/p>\n Game 7s can be decided by role players. That was such a moment.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 9:38 ET<\/p>\n Wemby opens with force<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (12 pts) starts the third quarter with a slam, launching from outside the paint to dunk on multiple defenders, and a rejection of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.<\/p>\n YESSIR \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa@NBAonNBC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bwTfKDIGIg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n But the Thunder are right there, cutting the lead to 60-58 with 9:17 to go in the third.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 9:19 ET<\/p>\n Spurs lead 56-53 at the break<\/p>\n San Antonio closes the second quarter with seven straight points, responding to the Thunder surge and keeping control heading into the half.<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (19 pts, 5 ast) was countered by De\u2019Aaron Fox (10 pts, game-high +10) and Victor Wembanyama (10 pts, 3 reb) in the final moments of the quarter, as the stars shine in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n \u201cShai was being Shai,\u201d said Fox. \u201cKeep playing man. You have bad games, bad series. It\u2019s basketball \u2014 it\u2019s going to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n Wembanyama looked uncomfortable at times in the second quarter, catching and holding while he checked out the Thunder defense. The Spurs will look to get him more shots (8 FGA so far) in the second half.<\/p>\n The Spurs are 7-of-17 (41.2%) from 3-point range so far, but the Thunder have taken three more shots on the contest.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 9:17 ET<\/p>\n \u2018Right now, SGA is Neo in the Matrix\u2019<\/p>\n Thunder lead 53-49 with 1:17 to go, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (19 pts on 8-of-11 shooting, 5 ast) finds Jaylin Williams (8 pts) for an open free throw line jumper.<\/p>\n LU DORT FOR THE TIE. OKLAHOMA CITY IS PUMPED UP FOR GAME 7. pic.twitter.com\/Z3wYg3pNUa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The momentum\u2019s shifting.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 9:15 ET<\/p>\n \u2018This has the intensity of Game 1\u2019<\/p>\n We\u2019re tied at 49 with 1:50 to go in the half after a Lu Dort 3-pointer, as these teams vie back and forth in front of a raucous crowd.<\/p>\n The Thunder haven\u2019t led since Game 5. But they\u2019ve rallied, attacking decisively as the Spurs offense has cooled.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 9:10 ET<\/p>\n Thunder turning up the tempo<\/p>\n OKC\u2019s started making a concerted effort to push the ball in transition, giving the Spurs less time to load up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (17 pts).<\/p>\n Shai\u2019s responded with nine of the last 11 points for the Thunder, giving voice to the Oklahoma City crowd.<\/p>\n 11 IN THE 2Q. 17 FOR THE GAME.<\/p>\n SGA HAS 9 OF THE LAST 11 PTS FOR OKC IN A VITAL GAME 7 \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/0inw0qcInR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 46-44 Spurs with 3:15 to go in the half.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 9:02 ET<\/p>\n Where will the Thunder find offense?<\/p>\n Spurs 44-36 with 6:45 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (11 pts) and Jared McCain (10 pts) have 21 of Oklahoma City\u2019s tally. Who will step up to join them?<\/p>\n Isaiah Hartenstein cameoed as a featured offensive option in the first quarter, to limited effect, while Alex Caruso (2 pts, 15.4 ppg in the series) is 1-of-6 from the field so far.<\/p>\n Mark Daigneault has not gone to Isaiah Joe or Aaron Wiggins yet, who could add some punch, instead sticking with two 3&D wings when McCain\u2019s not on the floor.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 8:54 ET<\/p>\n Wembanyama rises up from deep<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (8 pts) just smoothly stepped into a 26-foot 3-pointer, lifting the Spurs to a 40-31 lead with 8:57 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n He shot it like wanted it. Every basket\u2019s big here, as the Spurs look to keep the defending champions on the back foot.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 8:47 ET<\/p>\n Spurs lead 32-25 after one<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s forced six turnovers by OKC so far, putting pressure on the defending champions.<\/p>\n Jared McCain (8 pts apiece) hit a big 3-pointer to give the Thunder a boost in the waning seconds of the quarter. The Spurs\u2019 defense has made it difficult so far.<\/p>\n No hesitation from Jared McCain \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n He leads the Thunder in scoring with 8! pic.twitter.com\/ar01GBaaIF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Stephon Castle (9 pts) is the top scorer for the Spurs.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 8:38 ET<\/p>\n Thunder looking for their shot<\/p>\n Spurs up 31-20 with 1:40 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n OKC\u2019s 2-for-10 (20%) from 3-point range so far \u2014 they\u2019re struggling to generate clean catch-and-shoot opportunities so far.<\/p>\n All eyes will soon turn to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Can he lift his team and make plays?<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 8:31 ET<\/p>\n Trading big shots<\/p>\n Spurs up 27-18 with 4:24 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n San Antonio led by as many as 14, but Jared McCain dropped the last five points of the contest to rally Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n The Thunder look vulnerable early. Without Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams, they\u2019re missing a ton of offensive creation.<\/p>\n Out of the break, Mark Daigneault went with Jaylin Williams, who can add some shooting and playmaking.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 8:28 ET<\/p>\n The Alien on a rack attack<\/p>\n A 74.0 on the Dunk Score scale, and another moment in the Wemby-Chet rivalry.<\/p>\n CATCH IT\u2026 SLAM IT \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n A RIM-ROCKER FROM WEMBY EARLY IN GAME 7. https:\/\/t.co\/gOv7tpCMWz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LjM8qOTpkZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 8:23 ET<\/p>\n Spurs out to a hot start<\/p>\n 18-8 San Antonio with 6:33 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n All five Spurs starters are in the books, led by Stephon Castle (6 pts), who just threw down a putback jam in transition.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve come out with energy on the road in the Paycom Center, putting the defending champs in an early 10-point hole.<\/p>\n \u201cYou could not have scripted a better start for these Spurs,\u201d said Reggie Miller.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama with a beautiful shot off the glass to begin Game 7!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/8Za6s2KAOx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) May 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 7:40 ET<\/p>\n Game 7 on the horizon<\/p>\n The grind ends here. The stress and strain of a long series. The familiarity with your opponent. The stage. The moment is familiar and unfamiliar at the same time \u2014 it\u2019s the end of a chapter; it\u2019s one game for all the marbles.<\/p>\n They\u2019re often weird games. Anything can happen. A role player can change everything \u2014 ask Cedric Maxwell.<\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing else like it in sports. It\u2019s the best two words you can hear as a basketball fan.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is Game 7. You\u2019ve got to do what you\u2019ve got to do,\u201d said Carmelo Anthony.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 7:25 ET<\/p>\n The stars arrive<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t come to my city, wearing all black, talking about it\u2019s a funeral,\u201d John Wall once said.<\/p>\n Both dressed in black leather\u2026 SGA and Wemby are ready for Game 7 \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Thunder: seeking second straight NBA Finals berth<\/p>\n Spurs: seeking first NBA Finals berth since 2014<\/p>\n Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock! pic.twitter.com\/qxv7e6fgd9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 7:00 ET<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and De\u2019Aaron Fox will be handling the rock for the Thunder and Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.<\/p>\n San Antonio:<\/p>\n PG De\u2019Aaron Fox<\/p>\n In his last Game 7, Fox played through a broken finger for the Sacramento Kings, battling and falling to the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. He\u2019s used to finding his way through injury, and has been a net positive for the Spurs in this series. Can he come up with a hero\u2019s turn tonight?<\/p>\n SG Stephon Castle<\/p>\n Castle\u2019s held SGA to 52 points on 18-of-41 shooting (43.9%) during this series. The 21-year-old UConn product has expended a ton of energy, but will need his legs one more time to potentially put away the Kia MVP.<\/p>\n SF Devin Vassell<\/p>\n Vassell\u2019s up to 3.3 3PM on 7.8 attempts (42.9%) in this series. His shooting is a crucial barometer for the Spurs.<\/p>\n PF Julian Champagnie<\/p>\n Champagnie has hung admirably during this series despite only shooting 38.3\/26.7\/71.4 from the field. If he\u2019s hot, it could change the game.<\/p>\n C Victor Wembanyama<\/p>\n The Spurs\u2019 superstar has a chance to advance to the NBA Finals on his plate. How will he respond? His competitiveness and fire have shown through all series.<\/p>\n Oklahoma City:<\/p>\n PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/p>\n SGA averages 27.7 ppg in Game 7s during his career. We\u2019ll see if he needs more than that tonight with Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams ailing. Despite being a brilliant scorer, SGA rarely has huge games \u2014 can he up his volume enough if the Thunder require it?<\/p>\n SG Jared McCain<\/p>\n Daigneault shifted McCain into the starting lineup in Game 6. He was erratic, if dangerous, from the field \u2014 can he pick his spots alongside the Thunder stars?<\/p>\n SF Luguentz Dort<\/p>\n Dort hasn\u2019t been a major factor in this series, but he\u2019s battle-tested and tough. Could be a classic role player to swing a Game 7.<\/p>\n PF Chet Holmgren<\/p>\n With J-Dub out, Chet is the second star for the defending champs. It\u2019s a huge game for him \u2014 a statement would help make his name in this league.<\/p>\n C Isaiah Hartenstein<\/p>\n Hartenstein has been a beast at times in this series. Watch whether he\u2019s effective \u2014 Jaylin Williams is available as a stretch option, but I-Hart is key to OKC\u2019s physicality.<\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 6:15 ET<\/p>\n The bruises add up<\/p>\n Which team will have enough energy left to take the series tonight?<\/p>\n The intensity and physicality has been off the charts in the Western Conference Finals. \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 7, Saturday 7:30PM ET on NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/DalTKgjKY9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 5:45 ET<\/p>\n Wemby on the rise<\/p>\n Tonight is the biggest game of Victor Wembanyama\u2019s career so far.<\/p>\n Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O\u2019Neal reached the NBA Finals in their second seasons; Tim Duncan did it in his first. It took David Robinson until his tenth.<\/p>\n Bill Russell did it as a rookie. Wilt Chamberlain did it in his fifth. Bill Walton did it in his fourth.<\/p>\n Can The Alien do it in his third season?<\/p>\n THE ALIEN HIMSELF, VICTOR WEMBANYAMA. \ud83d\udc7d<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 7, Saturday 7:30PM ET on NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/BXpvFYyD88<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) May 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 30 \/ 4:00 ET<\/p>\n A legendary co-sign<\/p>\n I can\u2019t wait to watch Game 7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs tonight on NBC. This game is must see TV!<\/p>\n
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