Oklahoma City Thunder’s Surprising Performance in Western Conference Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder showcased a remarkable performance against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals. The Thunder secured a 123-108 victory, weathering an early 15-point Spurs lead. A standout moment was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s determination, leading the team with 26 points after a poor shooting night by excelling at the free-throw line, making 12-of-12.

An essential factor in the Thunder’s win was the bench’s contribution. The team effectively limited Victor Wembanyama’s presence on the glass. He only managed to secure four rebounds, the lowest among San Antonio’s starters. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City’s bench players, particularly Jaylin Williams and Jared McCain, stepped up. Williams scored 18 points, hitting five of his six three-point attempts, while McCain added 24 points on 10-for-21 shooting.

Looking ahead to Game 4, Oklahoma City holds a 2-1 series lead, but their depth faces challenges. All-Star wing Jalen Williams (J-Dub) is questionable, and Sixth Man of the Year finalist Ajay Mitchell will be absent. Despite this, the team hopes to maintain its momentum.

Best Bets for Game 4

• San Antonio Spurs -2.5 (-110) at FanDuel: Risking 1.1 units on the Spurs to cover the spread and tie the series.
• Jared McCain UNDER 13.5 points (-125) at DraftKings: A bet on McCain scoring fewer points than in Game 3 due to probable coaching adjustments by the Spurs and regression to his usual performance.
• Victor Wembanyama OVER 13.5 rebounds (+105) at DraftKings: A wager on the Spurs’ center to exceed 13.5 rebounds, driven by his previous postseason performances and motivation from his Game 3 showing.

Wembanyama is expected to be motivated after San Antonio’s Game 3 loss, where the team lost a 15-0 lead and he struggled on rebounds against Oklahoma City’s Isaiah Hartenstein and others. He intends to assert more control over the paint and rebounding in Game 4.

The prediction for Game 4 suggests a narrow victory for the Spurs, overcoming recent challenges and capitalizing on the Thunder’s vulnerabilities. This match is crucial for the Spurs to even the series before returning to Oklahoma City for Game 5. Despite the Thunder’s impressive Game 3 win, some bettors see San Antonio’s potential to ultimately advance to the NBA Finals.

Prediction: Spurs 113, Thunder 107

Geoffery Clark provides insights as OutKick’s sports betting expert. Follow him for more analysis and updates.