Trending Now - Thunder Rally to Beat Spurs, Wembanyama's Efforts Fall Short

WHO:

Fox News - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs forward

Fox News - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder player

Fox News - Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs guard

Fox News - Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, Jared McCain, Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City Thunder bench players

WHAT:

Fox News - The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.

ESPN - The Thunder's bench outscored the Spurs' bench 76-23 in Game 3.

ESPN - De'Aaron Fox scored 15 points in his series debut for the Spurs.

ESPN - The Thunder have won two consecutive games after losing Game 1 in double overtime.

Fox News - The Spurs had a 15-0 lead to open Game 3, marking the longest run to start a game in the conference finals since the play-by-play era began in 1997.

ESPN - De'Aaron Fox scored 15 points in his series debut for the Spurs, contributing to the team's early lead.

ESPN - The Thunder have won two consecutive games after losing Game 1 in double overtime.

Fox News - The Spurs had a 19-4 advantage just five minutes into Game 3.

RealGM Basketball - Only two Thunder starters, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, scored in double figures during Game 3.

RealGM Basketball - Jared McCain led the Thunder bench with 24 points on 10-21 shooting from the field.

RealGM Basketball - The Thunder's bench scored 76 points in Game 3, the most in a conference finals since 1984.

RealGM Basketball - Victor Wembanyama finished with 24 points in the loss, with Devin Vassell adding 15 points.

ESPN - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists in Game 3.

ESPN - Jared McCain had 24 points and Jaylin Williams added 18 points for Oklahoma City in Game 3.

ESPN - The Thunder's bench outscored the Spurs' bench 76-23 in Game 3.

ESPN - De'Aaron Fox scored 15 points in his series debut for the Spurs.

ESPN - Victor Wembanyama finished with 24 points and Devin Vassell added 20 points for the Spurs in Game 3.

ESPN - The Oklahoma City Thunder's bench outscored the San Antonio Spurs' bench 76-23 in Game 3.

ESPN - Jalen Williams did not play in Game 3 due to left hamstring soreness.

ESPN - De'Aaron Fox made his series debut in Game 3, scoring 15 points.

ESPN - The Spurs' 15-0 lead to start Game 3 was the longest run to open a game in the conference finals since the play-by-play era began in 1997.

Fox News - The Oklahoma City Thunder bench scored 76 points in Game 3, the most in a conference finals since 1984.

RealGM Basketball - Only two Thunder starters, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, scored in double figures during Game 3.

RealGM Basketball - Jared McCain led the Thunder bench with 24 points on 10-21 shooting from the field.

RealGM Basketball - Victor Wembanyama finished with 24 points in the loss, with Devin Vassell adding 15 points.

Newsweek - Victor Wembanyama joined David Robinson in elite NBA playoff history through his first 12 games.

RealGM Basketball - The Oklahoma City Thunder bench scored 76 points in Game 3, the most in a conference finals since 1984.

RealGM Basketball - Jared McCain led the Thunder bench with 24 points on 10-21 shooting from the field.

Fox News - Wembanyama scored 26 points in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

Fox News - The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 3 with a score of 123-108.

Fox News - The Spurs had a 15-point lead at the start of Game 3.

Fox News - Wembanyama had previously scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in Game 1 of the series.

WHERE:

Fox News - Game 3 took place at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday.

RealGM Basketball - Game 4 takes place on Sunday.

Fox News - Game 3 occurred on May 22, 2026.

Fox News - The series shifted to San Antonio for Game 3 on a Friday.

WHY:

Fox News - Spurs guard Stephon Castle stated that the team is "probably most comfortable playing in front of our fans."

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Thunder coach Mark Daigneault emphasized the importance of depth, stating, "We assume the opponent's always at their best and we need to be at ours and depth is a part of that."

ESPN - Thunder coach Mark Daigneault emphasized the need for discipline against the Spurs, stating, "We couldn’t be reckless against them, they are too good with the ball, too well coached, too talented."

Fox News - The Thunder's bench players contributed significantly to the comeback in Game 3.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 01:33 UTC)

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 123-108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder's bench made a significant impact, outscoring the Spurs' bench 76 to 23, while De'Aaron Fox made his series debut for San Antonio, contributing 15 points. Looking ahead, Game 4 is set to take place on Sunday.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 23:13 UTC)

In an impressive start to Game 3, the Spurs opened with a 15-0 lead, marking the longest run to begin a game in the conference finals since the play-by-play era began in 1997, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 15 points in his series debut to help secure that early advantage. Meanwhile, the Thunder have bounced back with two consecutive wins after losing Game 1 in double overtime, showcasing their resilience. Looking ahead, Game 4 is set to take place on Sunday, and Thunder coach Mark Daigneault highlighted the importance of depth, stating, "We assume the opponent's always at their best and we need to be at ours and depth is a part of that."

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 19:17 UTC)

In a thrilling Game 3, the Spurs jumped out to a commanding 19-4 lead just five minutes into the match, while the Thunder struggled, with only two starters, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, reaching double figures. Jared McCain shone off the bench for the Thunder, scoring 24 points on ten of twenty-one shooting, contributing to a remarkable total of 76 points from the bench, the highest in a conference finals since 1984. Game 4 is set to take place on Sunday, promising more excitement for basketball fans.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 17:17 UTC)

In a thrilling Game 3, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 26 points and 12 assists, while Jared McCain and Jaylin Williams contributed 24 and 18 points, respectively. The Thunder's bench dominated, outscoring the Spurs' bench 76 to 23, despite De'Aaron Fox scoring 15 points in his series debut for San Antonio, along with Victor Wembanyama's 24 points and Devin Vassell's 20 points. Looking ahead, Game 4 is set to take place on Sunday.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 13:21 UTC)

In a stunning Game 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder's bench dominated the San Antonio Spurs' bench with a score of seventy-six to twenty-three. De'Aaron Fox made his series debut for the Spurs, contributing fifteen points, while the team started strong with a fifteen to zero lead, marking the longest run to open a game in the conference finals since 1997. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault highlighted the importance of discipline against the Spurs, noting that they couldn't afford to be reckless due to the Spurs' talent and coaching.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 11:18 UTC)

In a stunning performance, the Oklahoma City Thunder bench scored a remarkable 76 points in Game 3, marking the highest total in a conference finals since 1984. Jared McCain led the charge for the bench with 24 points, while only two starters, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, managed to score in double figures. Looking ahead, Game 4 is set to take place on Sunday.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 07:45 UTC)

Victor Wembanyama has made history by joining David Robinson in an elite group of players with impressive performances in their first 12 NBA playoff games. In a standout Game 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder bench scored a remarkable 76 points, marking the highest total in a conference finals since 1984, with Jared McCain leading the charge by scoring 24 points on ten of twenty-one shooting. Fans can look forward to Game 4, which is set to take place on Sunday.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 06:02 UTC)

In a thrilling Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, the Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Spurs with a score of 123 to 108, overcoming a 15-point deficit. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26 points, adding to his impressive performance earlier in the series where he scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in Game 1. The Thunder's bench players played a crucial role in the comeback, as noted by Spurs guard Stephon Castle, who mentioned that the team feels most comfortable playing in front of their home fans.