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Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA Western Conference finals

Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA Western Conference finals

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On Saturday night, NBA fans will finally get their answer to the question of which team will come out of this powerhouse of a Western Conference: the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs.

While the defending champions are looking to become the first team since the 2019 Golden State Warriors to reach back-to-back NBA Finals, the Thunder need to rebound from a rather poor showing in Game 6. During that game, Oklahoma City not only let up a 20-2 run that essentially sealed any hope of preventing a Game 7, but they were held to their lowest-scoring quarter of the season (13 points in the third quarter).

In his first playoff showing, Victor Wembanyama has been nothing short of stellar. The 22-year-old has averaged 23.3 points, 11 rebounds, and a whopping 3.7 blocks through the team’s 16 playoff games thus far. While co-star De’Aaron Fox did not put the ball in the hoop until the third quarter of Game 6, when he scored all five of his points, his seven assists and five rebounds proved to be enough to hold San Antonio’s ship steady.

Whichever team emerges victorious from Paycom Center on Saturday night will play the New York Knicks in this year’s NBA Finals. Rest will be a huge talking point heading into this ultimate series, as New York will enter the 2026 NBA Finals with eight days of rest.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Western Conference Finals Game 7. Follow along with the action below.

WATCH: Stream Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6 with Peacock

Thunder vs. Spurs live score

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Victor Wembanyama stats

  • Minutes: 09:51
  • Points: 5
  • Rebounds: 3
  • Assists: 1
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 0
  • TOs: 1
  • PF: 1
  • FG: 2-3
  • 3P: 0-0
  • FT: 1-1

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats

  • Minutes: 12:00
  • Points: 6
  • Rebounds: 2
  • Assists: 3
  • Steals: 0
  • Blocks: 0
  • TOs: 1
  • PF: 1
  • FG: 2-4
  • 3P: 0-1
  • FT: 2-2

Thunder vs. Spurs Game 7 live updates, highlights from 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals

All times Eastern.

8:54 p.m. – Wembanyama hits his first three of the game from the night and puts San Antonio back up by nine. They lead 40-31, and the Frenchman has scored eight points so far.

End of 1st quarter: Spurs 32-25 Thunder

8:47 p.m. – After the first 12 minutes in Oklahoma City, the Spurs take a seven-point lead into the brief hiatus.

Stephon Castle leads all scorers with nine points, with Jared McCain right behind him, putting eight on the scoresheet through the first quarter.

8:41 p.m. – With 40 seconds to go, play has stopped after Wembanyama elbowed Isaiah Hartenstein in the mouth while trying to get past him at the top of the key. 

The referees are reviewing the play while San Antonio leads 31-22.

While trying to call a timeout, Coach Daigneault was issued a technical foul for animatedly speaking to the refs. It is unclear what he said.

8:33 p.m. – In just two minutes of play, Jared McCain has a quick five points since coming off the bench. OKC has narrowed the deficit to nine, as they trail 27-18 with just over four minutes to go.

8:24 p.m. – Similar to virtually every game in this series, the Spurs have jumped out to a quick start.

They lead 18-8 with 6:33 to go in the first quarter, with the final bucket coming from a Stephon Castle thundering putback dunk.

8:16 p.m. – We are officially underway in Oklahoma for Game 7, and San Antonio controls the opening tip. 

Victor Wembanyama gets the scoring started with a 12-foot bankshot.

8:07 p.m. – The buzzer has sounded, and we are moments away from the National Anthem and player introductions here in Oklahoma City.

8:01 p.m. – Paycom Center is deafening as the OKC Thunder run out to the court for tonight’s Game 7 bout.

7:57 p.m. – Check out this Bob Costas precursor ahead of Game 7 tipping off:

7:45 p.m. – Tonight’s starting lineups for each team:

San Antonio Spurs:

  • De’Aaron Fox
  • Stephon Castle
  • Devin Vassell
  • Julian Champagnie
  • Victor Wembanyama

Oklahoma City Thunder:

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Cason Wallace
  • Lu Dort
  • Chet Holmgren
  • Isaiah Hartenstein

7:37 p.m. – With fans beginning to load into Paycom Center, here are some on-court sights and sounds of Game 7:

7:24 p.m. – Heading into tonight’s game, Dylan Harper sits just three points behind Manu Ginobili in San Antonio’s all-time rookie playoff scoring list. Here is the top three:

  1. David Robinson: 243 PTS
  2. Manu Ginobili: 226 PTS
  3. Dylan Harper: 223 PTS

7:08 p.m. – Just under an hour before tipoff, the teams have begun their warmups ahead of the final game in the Western Conference Finals.

7:03 p.m. – The Spurs Jackals, San Antonio’s superfan group, and OKC’s drummer group have met outside of Paycom Center, exchanging chants.

6:48 p.m. – Tonight’s referee assignment for Game 7:

  • Crew Chief: Marc Davis
  • Referee: John Goble
  • Umpire: Josh Tiven
  • Alternate: Mitchell Ervin

6:34 p.m. – Victor Wembanyama has entered Paycom Center with an all-black fit. Looks like he means straight business for tonight’s Game 7.

5:57 p.m. – Here is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussing his mindset for Game 7, a game where he has averaged 27.7 PPG.

5:41 p.m. – Tonight’s game will be the 12th meeting this season between the Thunder and Spurs, and the first Western Conference Finals Game 7 since 2018.

5:14 p.m. – Jared McCain and the Thunder have entered Paycom Center ahead of tonight’s game, which tips off at 8 p.m. ET.

5:02 p.m. – With just under three hours until Game 7 tips off, here is some recent NBA Finals history to take note of.

  • If the Spurs are able to emerge from Oklahoma City with a win, it will guarantee the eighth-straight unique NBA Champion.
  • San Antonio would also become the seventh-straight different team to emerge out of the Western Conference Finals.

Where to watch Thunder vs. Spurs Game 7

Thunder vs. Spurs start time

  • Date: Saturday, May 30
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET

Saturday’s Game 7 between the Thunder and Spurs will tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. 

What channel is Thunder vs. Spurs on today?

  • TV channel (U.S.): NBC
  • Live stream: Peacock

NBC will broadcast Game 7 between the Thunder and Spurs, with Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller on the call from Oklahoma City.

Cord-cutters can watch Saturday’s final Western Conference Finals bout on Peacock.

Thunder vs. Spurs schedule 2026

Series tied 3-3

Date Game Time (ET) Watch
May 18 Game 1: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 (2 OT) — —
May 20 Game 2: Thunder 122, Spurs 113 — —
May 22 Game 3: Thunder 123, Spurs 108 — —
May 24 Game 4: Spurs 103, Thunder 82 — —
May 26 Game 5: Thunder 127, Spurs 114 — —
May 28 Game 6: Spurs 118, Thunder 91 — —
May 30 Game 7 at Oklahoma City 8 p.m. NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock

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