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Spurs Set 3-Point Record, Face Top-Seed Thunder

5/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 in Game 6, setting a franchise postseason record with 18 three-pointers on 38 attempts.
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the No. 1 seed, an 8-0 postseason record, and home-court advantage.
The Spurs will open Game 1 against the Thunder, with DraftKings odds at +210 for San Antonio and –260 for Oklahoma City, and Castle’s 32 points and Harper’s 14.7-point average on 56.9% shooting.

History

Historical Context

Embracing Daryl Morey’s analytics-driven, three-point strategy, the Rockets posted a franchise-best 65-17 record in the 2017-18 season. In May 2018, James Harden led Houston into the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, where the team’s perimeter shooting dominated the series. The shift cemented three-point play as a playoff cornerstone.

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Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 in Game 6, setting a franchise postseason record with 18 three-pointers on 38 attempts.
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the No. 1 seed, an 8-0 postseason record, and home-court advantage.
The Spurs will open Game 1 against the Thunder, with DraftKings odds at +210 for San Antonio and –260 for Oklahoma City, and Castle’s 32 points and Harper’s 14.7-point average on 56.9% shooting.

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