The Western Conference Final has shifted to San Antonio with the series now tied at one game apiece following the Thunder’s 122-113 win Wednesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 30 points and Isaiah Hartenstein’s physicality somewhat slowed Victor Wembanyama, but the storyline coming out of Game 2 of this clash of the titans was injuries.
For the Spurs, De’Aaron Fox (ankle) has yet to play in this series and Dylan Harper (abductor) left Game 2 early. For the Thunder, Jalen Williams (hamstring) left Game 2 early as well as he continues the battle that has plagued him all season. The loss of Williams is not to be entirely discounted, but OKC has had nearly a full season to adjust to life without one of their All-Stars. Their depth was on display in Game 2 when they outscored the San Antonio bench 57-25. The loss of Fox for the Spurs has meant their floor general is missing and Harper’s play has been integral in the playoffs specifically in Game 1 of this series. The challenge for the young Spurs is immense even with a healthy roster. It grows exponentially more difficult without those two guards should they be unable to play in Game 3.
In Game 3, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to get in the lane and draw fouls (not to be confused with contact) will be central to OKC’s attack. The injury issues for San Antonio means more of the burden is heaped on Victor Wembanyama. He of course remains San Antonio’s anchor, posting 21 points, 17 rebounds, and four blocks in Game 2. The true elephant in the room for the Spurs, though, is the turnover. As a team they have 44 turnovers in the first two games. Central to this issue is Stephon Castle. The de facto point guard in the absence of Fox has turned the ball over 20 times.
Game 3 is about who plays and who stays composed under the bright lights of one of the most intense and high-level series the NBA has seen in years.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game Details and How to Watch Game 3 Live: Thunder vs. Spurs
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Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
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Network/Streaming: NBC/Peacock
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Game 3 Odds: Thunder vs. Spurs
The latest odds as of Friday courtesy of DraftKings:
This game opened Thunder -1.5 with the Game Total set at 215.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups for Game 3: Thunder vs. Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder
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PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
San Antonio Spurs
Injury Report: Thunder vs. Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder
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Jalen Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
San Antonio Spurs
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De’Aaron Fox (ankle) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
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Dylan Harper (abductor) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
Important stats, trends and insights: Thunder vs. Spurs – Game 3
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The Thunder are 34-10 on the road this season
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The Spurs are 36-10 at home this season
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The Spurs are 54-40-2 ATS this season
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OKC is 45-46-1 ATS this season
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The OVER has cashed in 52 of the Thunder’s 92 games this season (52-40)
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The OVER has cashed in 44 of the Spurs’ 96 games this season (44-52)
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Alex Caruso is shooting 61.5% from the field this series including 61.1% (11-15) from deep.
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Chet Holmgren has scored just 21 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in the first two games
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Keldon Johnson had 5 rebounds in Game 2 after failing to get even 1 in Game 1
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Stephon Castle has 19 assists but 20 turnovers through 2 games of this series
Rotoworld Best Bet
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Thunder on the Moneyline
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Thunder +1.5 ATS
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total OVER 218.5
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