SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama delivered a stellar performance on Sunday night, scoring 33 points, grabbing eight rebounds, providing five assists, and blocking three shots to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a commanding 103-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. This win in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals evens the series, showcasing the Spurs’ resilience against a tough opponent.
De’Aaron Fox contributed significantly with a double-double, tallying 12 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Meanwhile, teammates Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell each chipped in with 13 points, reinforcing San Antonio’s balanced attack. Notably, the Spurs have managed to avoid losing three consecutive games throughout the entire season, a testament to their consistency and determination.
The series now moves back to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Tuesday, with Game 6 scheduled for Thursday in San Antonio. The tension is mounting as both teams vie for the upper hand in this closely contested series.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the top scorer, though he struggled with his shooting, finishing with 19 points on a 6-for-15 effort from the field.
Wembanyama seemed particularly motivated following Oklahoma City’s 123-108 triumph in Game 3 on Friday, taking it personally as a call to elevate his game. The towering 7-foot-4 French star responded emphatically, not only boosting his performance but also inspiring a reinvigorated effort from the entire San Antonio squad.
The Spurs limited the Thunder to 33% shooting from the field, including 6 for 33 on 3-pointers (18%).
After being outscored 76-23 in bench points in Game 3, San Antonio’s reserves scored 30 points while limiting Oklahoma City to 34.
The Spurs had another hot start in Game 4 after opening the previous game on a 15-0 run. Unlike Friday’s lopsided loss, the Spurs never relinquished that lead.
After blocking Jared McCain’s layup under the rim, Vassell tossed an alley-oop pass to Wembanyama for a dunk as part of 16-0 run that gave the Spurs a 23-8 lead with 4:19 remaining.
San Antonio had an assist on all 10 field goals in the first quarter.
San Antonio held Oklahoma City to 38 points in the first half, tied for its second-lowest half in the past four regular and postseasons. The Thunder are 2-9 when they score less than 40 points in any half over the last five seasons.
Oklahoma City’s franchise low is 65 points in a playoff loss to Memphis on May 3, 2014, and its second-fewest points had been 85 against San Antonio on May 21, 2014.