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Wembanyama's 40-Foot Buzzer Beats Thunder, Series Tied

5/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Victor Wembanyama hit a 40-foot buzzer-beater, the longest Spurs playoff field goal and a scoring record.
The Spurs beat the Thunder 103-82 in Game 4, limiting them to 18.2% three-point shooting, 33% overall, and forcing 20 turnovers, tying the series 2-2.
Gregg Popovich gave an address after Game 3, after which Mitch Johnson credited Wembanyama with setting tone.
The win forces Game 5 and a possible NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.

History

Historical Context

Bird’s clutch shooting in the 1987 Eastern Conference series built on a decade when his Boston Celtics won three titles (1981, 1984, 1986) and earned three straight MVP awards, helping turn the NBA into a national spectacle. That legacy frames Victor Wembanyama’s 40-foot buzzer-beater for the Spurs, prompting coaches like Gregg Popovich to redesign big-man strategies.

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Story summary

Victor Wembanyama hit a 40-foot buzzer-beater, the longest Spurs playoff field goal and a scoring record.
The Spurs beat the Thunder 103-82 in Game 4, limiting them to 18.2% three-point shooting, 33% overall, and forcing 20 turnovers, tying the series 2-2.
Gregg Popovich gave an address after Game 3, after which Mitch Johnson credited Wembanyama with setting tone.
The win forces Game 5 and a possible NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.

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