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Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to 103-82 Victory Over Thunder, Series Tied 2-2
5/26/2026, 2:04:42 AM
Game 4 Recap: Spurs Dominate the Thunder
On May 24, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 103–82 at the Frost Bank Center, evening the Western Conference Finals at two games apiece. Victor Wembanyama recorded 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 31 minutes. The Spurs built a 25-point lead in the third quarter and never relinquished it.
Statistical Highlights
- Shooting: Spurs 43.0% from the field (38-9-3), Thunder 33.0%; three-point: Spurs 9-33 (27.3%), Thunder 6-33 (18.2%).
- Turnovers forced: Spurs 20 (per most reports) versus Thunder 13 (per a minority report).
- Points off turnovers: Spurs 25, Thunder 13.
- Bench production: Spurs 30 points, Thunder 34 points.
- Rebounds: Spurs 45, Thunder 38.
Official Statements & Responses
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said the team’s “competitive response all year has been solid” and noted that Wembanyama “felt an obligation to set a tone in a variety of ways.”
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault observed that the team “didn’t have the sharpness, force or precision necessary to crack them” and added that “we’ve played 12 playoff games; not all are masterpieces.”
Wembanyama himself emphasized discipline, stating that the Spurs were “more disciplined and just trusting the game plan even more.”
Criticism & Opposition
The Thunder highlighted injuries to Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Ajay Mitchell (calf) as factors that limited offensive options. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander criticized the Spurs’ early aggression, saying, “They just punched us in our face early.” The Thunder also lamented a lack of “sharpness” and “force” on offense, which contributed to the low shooting percentages.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the total turnovers forced by the Spurs: most outlets report 20 forced turnovers, while one report lists 13. Both figures appear in official post-game summaries, indicating a need for clarification from the league’s play-by-play data.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was our first deficit in a playoff series and we just responded. It wasn’t magic. We just did what we needed to do.” — Victor Wembanyama, Spurs forward-center
- “I saw a lot and I'm not surprised,” — Mitch Johnson, Spurs head coach
- “We've played 12 playoff games. When you play 12 playoff games, they're not all going to be masterpieces,” — Mark Daigneault, Thunder head coach
- “They just punched us in our face early,” — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder guard
- “Experience does not matter. We're here. We've had all the experience we've needed this regular season, and we're going to keep proving everybody wrong. Whatever they got to say, it really don't matter. We're here now, and we'll see you in OKC.” — Devin Vassell, Spurs forward
What’s Next
Game 5 shifts to the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 26. Both teams will seek to capitalize on the momentum swing, with the Spurs aiming to extend the series lead and the Thunder looking to re-establish their road dominance. The outcome will determine which side holds a 3-2 advantage heading into a potential Game 6.
