Spurs vs. Thunder Live score, updates, highlights Western Conference Finals Game 2

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May 21, 2026 - 01:32

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The San Antonio Spurs will try to feed off the momentum with a 122-115 double overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1. This Western Conference Final series opened with a bang, with Victor Wembanyama going off on a historic night.

The Spurs big man racked up 41 points and 24 rebounds, which is a record for best debut in a conference finals game. Wemby was also the second player in franchise history to hit the 40-20 mark in the NBA Playoffs, joining David Robinson from 30 years ago.

As for the Thunder, this was a head-to-head clash after going undefeated in the first two rounds. The energy was matched between both teams throughout the game. However, outside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City starters combined for 15 points. Alex Caruso was a huge spark off the bench with 31 points in 32 minutes.

Tipoff from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

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2nd Quarter

7:38: Stephon Castle with a poster dunk to cut OKC's lead to 43-41. On the other end, SGA has a 2-on-1 fastbreak dunk after a Spurs turnover. Thunder lead 48-41.

10:09: SGA gives OKC 41-33 lead. The largest by either team in the game.

10:54: Alex Caruso nails a 3-pointer, giving OKC 36-31 lead. He's the spark of the bench the Thunder need and get every night. One of the best sixth man in the league.

12:00: Start of 2nd quarter

1st Quarter

End of 1st Quarter: Spurs 31, Thunder 31

There have been 13 lead changes with both teams no giving an inch early.

San Antonio

Stephon Castle: 8 points, 3 rebounds

Oklahoma City

Luguentz Dort: 6 points, 2 assists

28.7 seconds: Julian Champagnie hits a 3-pointer to put the Spurs up 31-30. These teams are going at each other with confidence and trading the lead.

1:41: Chet Holmgren's first points ties the game at 25 with a 3-pointer. He was the only Thunder starter without points in the game.

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3:05: Timeout on the floor. Spurs take a 23-20 lead off a Keldon Johnson triple. All five Spurs starters have score in the game. Chet Holmgren hasn't taken a shot in five minutes of play. Not a good sign for the Thunder.

3:47: Thunder are starting to settle in on both end of the floor. But still trail the Spurs 20-19. This is starting to be a defensive affair.

6:13: Both teams have traded buckets, but still sloppy play early. The Spurs tie the game at 14 with Stephon Castle free throws.

9:09: Spurs challenge the foul called on Victor Wembanyama. The call is overturned and ball given to San Antonio.

9:44: Victor Wembanyama hits a 3-pointer to give the Spurs 8-7 lead. Rare for him not to have first points in the paint.

10:52: Bad start for the Spurs with three points from Luguentz Dort. One jumper and splits free throws from the line. 3-0 Thunder up

12:00: Tip-off from Oklahoma City

Pregame

Spurs are the youngest team in the conference finals since 1970-71. 22 years, 346 days.

5:04 to Game 2 tip-off: Both teams being introduced with Thunder now up. Moments away from the start.

14:28 to Game 2 tip-off- Final thoughts: Both teams are on the floor shooting around. SGA looks more focused than he has in the previous two rounds. As for Victor Wembanyama, he's cracked a few smiles but it's clear he's still buzzing from Game 1's finish. We'll see how him and the Spurs come out of the gate early.

De'Aaron Fox is expected to miss his second consecutive contest in Game 2 tonight vs. the Thunder due to a right high ankle sprain, sources tell @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/nVy7xedsu8— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 20, 2026

Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper have each scored 175+ points this postseason. The 25-26 Spurs are the second team to have three players 22 years old or younger do so in a single postseason all-time (2010-11 Thunder K. Durant, R. Westbrook, J. Harden). pic.twitter.com/bFTnkzOXuN— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 20, 2026