Spurs vs OKC Game 7: Date, Time, TV Channel, Score, Stats & Full Series Breakdown (2026)
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Spurs vs OKC Game 7: Date, Time, TV Channel, Score, Stats & Full Series Breakdown (2026)

May 29, 2026

The San Antonio Spurs were down 3–1. Most people had already written them off. Then they won two straight — including a 27-point demolition of the Thunder in their own building — and now we’re here. Spurs vs OKC Game 7 on May 31, 2026, with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line.

Whether you’re looking for the score, the TV channel, the start time, or a detailed breakdown of how this series got to this point  this article covers all of it, with real stats from every game.

Table of Contents

  1. Game 7 Date, Time & Location
  2. Where to Watch — TV Channel & Live Stream
  3. Game 6 Final Score & Quarter Breakdown
  4. Game 6 Full Box Score — San Antonio Spurs
  5. Game 6 Full Box Score — Oklahoma City Thunder
  6. Game 6 Team Stats Comparison
  7. Full Series Game-by-Game Results
  8. Series Story: How Both Teams Got Here
  9. Key Players to Watch in Game 7
  10. OKC Roster 2026 Playoffs
  11. Spurs Roster 2026 Playoffs
  12. Win Probability & Prediction
  13. 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Standings
  14. NBA Finals Picture — Who Awaits the Winner
  15. FAQ

1. Spurs vs OKC Game 7 — Date, Time & Location

Game 7 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tip-off is set for midnight Eastern Time (12:00 AM ET), which is 9:00 PM Pacific Time on May 30, 2026.

DetailInformation
DateSunday, May 31, 2026
Tip-Off Time (ET)12:00 AM Eastern
Tip-Off Time (PT)9:00 PM Pacific (May 30)
Tip-Off Time (PKT)5:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time
Tip-Off Time (IST)4:30 AM India Standard Time
VenuePaycom Center
CityOklahoma City, Oklahoma
Series StandingOKC 3 – SAS 3 (Tied)
Home TeamOklahoma City Thunder (No. 1 Seed)

Oklahoma City holds home-court advantage in this series as the top seed in the Western Conference. During the 2025–26 regular season, OKC went 37–4 at Paycom Center — one of the most dominant home records in franchise history. That said, the Spurs already proved they can win there. San Antonio won Game 1 in OKC’s building, which means the crowd alone won’t be enough to decide this.

Source: Official 2026 NBA Playoffs schedule via NBA.com

2. Where to Watch Spurs vs Thunder Game 7  TV Channel & Live Stream

Game 7 Spurs vs OKC airs on ESPN and ABC. This is the most-watched game of the Western Conference Finals, so expect the full broadcast treatment — pregame show, halftime analysis, and extended postgame coverage.

PlatformDetails
TV ChannelESPN / ABC
Live StreamESPN App (requires cable/TV login)
Streaming ServiceSling TV (Orange + Blue package includes ESPN & ABC)
Streaming ServiceHulu + Live TV (includes ESPN & ABC)
Streaming ServiceFuboTV (includes ESPN & ABC)
On-Demand OptionNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions may apply)
InternationalCheck local NBA broadcasting partners

If you don’t have cable, the cheapest legal route is Sling TV’s Orange plan, which includes ESPN. If you want both ESPN and ABC in one package, go with the Orange + Blue plan or Hulu + Live TV. NBA League Pass subscribers in the US may hit local blackout restrictions for nationally televised playoff games — this is one of those games.

Source: ESPN Media Relations, NBA broadcast rights information 2025–26

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3. Game 6 Final Score & Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Did the Spurs win last night? Yes. San Antonio won Game 6 on May 29, 2026, with a dominant 118–91 final score, forcing a decisive Game 7. It wasn’t even close by the second half.

Final Score — Game 6 (May 29, 2026): San Antonio Spurs 118 — Oklahoma City Thunder 91

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
San Antonio Spurs35253226118
Oklahoma City Thunder2231132591

The third quarter is where the game was decided. OKC scored just 13 points in that period — their worst offensive quarter of the entire series. San Antonio went on a 20–0 unanswered run at one point, building a lead as large as 28 points. A team that needed a win to go to the Finals was completely shut out for most of a quarter, and that’s the kind of collapse that’s very hard to come back from psychologically heading into Game 7.

Source: Official NBA game data, May 29, 2026

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4. Game 6 Box Score — San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs had five players score in double figures in Game 6, and their bench contributed 46 points. That kind of depth is what separates a good playoff team from a great one.

PlayerPosPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG%3P%FT%
Victor WembanyamaC281022347.6%44.4%100%
Dylan HarperG186466.7%66.7%100%
Stephon CastleG1759150.0%87.5%
Devin VassellF12121257.1%57.1%
Julian ChampagnieF10621250.0%33.3%
Keldon JohnsonF93157.1%33.3%
Kelly OlynykF-C6166.7%66.7%
Harrison BarnesF6150.0%50.0%
De’Aaron FoxG55711.1%75.0%
Lindy Waters IIIF21150.0%
Carter BryantF2433.3%
Luke KornetC35150.0%50.0%
Jordan McLaughlinG0420.0%
TEAM TOTALS11862307746.6%36.6%84.0%

Standout performances:

  • Victor Wembanyama recorded a double-double (28 pts / 10 reb) with 3 blocks and shot 44.4% from three — the kind of all-around line that makes him the most versatile defender in the league.
  • Dylan Harper shot 66.7% from the field and 66.7% from three coming off the bench. For a rookie in a road playoff game 6, that’s almost unheard of.
  • Stephon Castle’s 9 assists against just 1 turnover at age 20 was a controlled, mature performance that older veterans struggle to match in situations like this.
  • De’Aaron Fox was poor from the field (1-of-9) but contributed 7 assists and remained a playmaking threat that OKC had to account for on every possession.

Source: Official NBA box score data, Game 6, May 29, 2026

5. Game 6 Box Score Oklahoma City Thunder

OKC’s two best players both had off nights, and the Thunder’s supporting cast wasn’t able to compensate. Their 37.2% team shooting percentage was the worst of the entire series.

PlayerPosPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG%3P%FT%
Jared McCainG1326236.4%66.7%100%
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderG151433.3%100%
Chet HolmgrenF101111250.0%100%
Isaiah HartensteinC105350.0%
Cason WallaceG1131366.7%75.0%
Kenrich WilliamsG-F76225.0%25.0%100%
Alex CarusoG7142.9%33.3%
Luguentz DortF511118.2%11.1%
Jaylin WilliamsF49233.3%
Isaiah JoeG34225.0%25.0%
Jalen WilliamsG-F110.0%50.0%
Aaron WigginsG566.7%100%
Nikola TopicG01
TEAM TOTALS9151229337.2%25.0%91.7%

The number that sticks out most is Jalen Williams: 1 point on 0-of-1 shooting in meaningful minutes. He’s a player who has averaged 18+ points in this series — having him nearly invisible in a must-win game is as damaging as anything San Antonio’s defense did. SGA’s 6-of-18 night was his worst shooting performance of the entire postseason. Both of OKC’s primary creators failed on the same night, which explains the 27-point margin.

Source: Official NBA box score data, Game 6, May 29, 2026

6. Game 6 Team Stats Comparison

StatSan Antonio SpursOklahoma City Thunder
Points11891
Field Goal %46.6%37.2%
3-Point %36.6%25.0%
Free Throw %84.0%91.7%
Total Rebounds6251
Offensive Rebounds1112
Defensive Rebounds4130
Assists3022
Steals79
Blocks73
Turnovers1313
Points in Paint4438
Bench Points4638
Fast Break Points1810
Second Chance Points1418
Points Off Turnovers1511
Biggest Lead+280
Offensive Rating116.890.7
Defensive Rating90.7116.8
Effective FG%55.1%42.6%
True Shooting %59.6%45.8%

The bench points gap (46 to 38) and the fast break discrepancy (18 to 10) are two stats that get overlooked but paint a clear picture. OKC never led by a single point the entire game — their biggest lead was 0. San Antonio was in control from the opening quarter and never really let OKC feel like they were in it.

Source: Official NBA advanced stats, Game 6, May 29, 2026

7. Full Series Game-by-Game Results — 2026 Western Conference Finals

GameDateLocationSpurs ScoreThunder ScoreWinnerSeries
Game 1May 19, 2026OKC (Away for SAS)122115San AntonioSAS 1–0
Game 2May 21, 2026OKC (Away for SAS)113122Oklahoma CityTied 1–1
Game 3May 23, 2026San Antonio108123Oklahoma CityOKC 2–1
Game 4May 25, 2026San Antonio10382San AntonioTied 2–2
Game 5May 27, 2026OKC (Away for SAS)114127Oklahoma CityOKC 3–2
Game 6May 29, 2026San Antonio11891San AntonioTied 3–3
Game 7May 31, 2026OKCTBDTBDTBDWinner-Take-All

Source: Official 2026 NBA Playoffs game results via NBA.com

What this table shows that numbers alone can’t — this series has had zero momentum runs longer than two games for either team. Every time one team looked like they were about to close it out, the other answered. OKC led 3–1 and couldn’t finish it. Now they’re staring down a Game 7 at home having just lost by 27.

8. Series Story: How Both Teams Got Here

The Spurs’ Path to Game 7

San Antonio finished the 2025–26 regular season with a 62–20 record, the second-best mark in the Western Conference. They swept through the first round against Portland (4–1), then beat Minnesota in six games in the second round — needing a Game 6 blowout to clinch that one too.

What’s striking about this Spurs team is how they’ve handled adversity throughout the postseason. They went down 0–1 against Portland, down 2–1 against Minnesota, and now down 3–1 against OKC — and came back each time. There’s a resilience to this group that veteran analysts say reminds them of the early-2000s Spurs teams in terms of mental composure.

How the Spurs Defeated Portland in Round 1:

GameSASPORWinner
Game 111198SAS
Game 2103106POR
Game 3120108SAS
Game 411493SAS
Game 511495SAS
Series ResultSAS 4–1

How the Spurs Defeated Minnesota in Round 2:

GameSASMINWinner
Game 1102104MIN
Game 213395SAS
Game 3115108SAS
Game 4109114MIN
Game 512697SAS
Game 6139109SAS
Series ResultSAS 4–2

Source: Official NBA Playoffs first and second round results, 2026

OKC’s Path to Game 7

Oklahoma City had the best regular season record in the Western Conference at 64–18 (78%) — a mark that puts them among the top-10 single-season records in the past decade. They swept Phoenix 4–0 in the first round, then swept the Los Angeles Lakers 4–0 in the second round. OKC looked like a team of destiny heading into these conference finals.

How OKC Defeated Phoenix in Round 1:

GameOKCPHXWinner
Game 1–4Multiple wins0 winsOKC
Series ResultOKC 4–0

How OKC Defeated LA Lakers in Round 2:

GameOKCLALWinner
Game 1–4Multiple wins0 winsOKC
Series ResultOKC 4–0

Source: Official 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket results via NBA.com

Going 8–0 in your first two rounds and then needing seven games to get past the second seed in your own conference tells you something important: the Western Conference Finals is where the real competition started for both of these teams.

OKC Thunder 2026 playoff run full breakdown

9. Key Players to Watch in Spurs vs Thunder Game 7

Victor Wembanyama — San Antonio Spurs

There’s no polite way to say this: Wembanyama has been the best player in this series. His combination of rim protection, shot-blocking from the perimeter, and three-point shooting from the center position genuinely has no comparable in NBA history. Through six games, he’s averaged over 25 points with shooting well above his regular-season efficiency. His Game 6 line — 28 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, 44% from three — is the kind of performance that wins Conference Finals MVPs and sets up NBA Finals runs.

The question for Game 7 isn’t whether Wemby will be good. He will be. The question is whether OKC can throw enough defensive attention at him to slow the rest of San Antonio’s roster down.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — Oklahoma City Thunder

SGA is the best player on OKC and arguably a top-3 MVP candidate in the league this season. His Game 6 (6-of-18, 15 points) was an outlier — his worst shooting night of the postseason. What’s telling about elite players is that they tend to treat poor performances as personal motivation. Over his entire career at OKC, SGA’s bounce-back numbers after a bad shooting night are among the best in the league. Don’t be surprised if he drops 35+ in Game 7.

Stephon Castle — San Antonio Spurs

The rookie point guard nobody talks about enough. Castle’s 9 assists, 5 rebounds, and just 1 turnover in Game 6 was a playmaking masterclass. He’s operating with the composure of a five-year veteran in pressure playoff situations. If he can keep controlling the pace and limiting OKC’s transition opportunities in Game 7, San Antonio’s offense stays dangerous.

Jalen Williams — Oklahoma City Thunder

Williams had 1 point in Game 6. One point. For context, he’s been averaging 18+ across the series. OKC simply cannot win Game 7 if Williams is invisible again. He’s their second creator — the player who takes pressure off SGA on every possession. If San Antonio’s defense locks him up again the way they did in Game 6, OKC will need an all-time SGA performance just to stay in the game.

Dylan Harper — San Antonio Spurs

The conversation about Harper’s rookie season needs to catch up to what he’s actually doing in these playoffs. Shooting 66.7% in a road playoff elimination-or-game-7 situation is a special performance. He’s coming off the bench with the confidence of a starter, and at this point in the series, the Spurs trust him in high-stakes minutes. Watch him in the fourth quarter of Game 7.

Chet Holmgren — Oklahoma City Thunder

Holmgren’s 11-rebound game in a loss was actually one of OKC’s few genuine positives from Game 6. His ability to stretch the floor and create rim-running opportunities when SGA drives is critical to OKC’s offensive system. If he can score in double figures alongside SGA in Game 7, the math for San Antonio’s defense gets significantly harder.

10. Oklahoma City Thunder Roster — 2026 Playoffs

PlayerPositionKey Role
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderGuardPrimary scorer / Lead creator
Jalen WilliamsGuard-ForwardSecondary scorer / Shot creation
Chet HolmgrenForwardStretch big / Floor spacer
Isaiah HartensteinCenterInterior defense / Pick-and-roll
Cason WallaceGuard3-and-D / Perimeter defense
Jared McCainGuardScoring off bench / Playmaking
Alex CarusoGuardDefense / Hustle plays
Luguentz DortForwardPerimeter defense / Physical wing
Kenrich WilliamsGuard-ForwardVersatile glue guy
Isaiah JoeGuardThree-point shooting
Jaylin WilliamsForwardInterior rebounding
Nikola TopicGuardDevelopmental backup
Aaron WigginsGuardSpot minutes

Source: Official OKC Thunder roster, 2025–26 NBA season

11. San Antonio Spurs Roster — 2026 Playoffs

PlayerPositionKey Role
Victor WembanyamaCenterFranchise cornerstone / Two-way anchor
De’Aaron FoxGuardPrimary playmaker / Speed in transition
Stephon CastleGuardSecondary PG / Ball control
Devin VassellForwardShooting / Perimeter defense
Dylan HarperGuardScoring off bench / Creating off picks
Julian ChampagnieForwardThree-point shooting / Versatility
Keldon JohnsonForwardPhysical wing / Scoring bursts
Harrison BarnesForwardVeteran shooting / Floor spacing
Kelly OlynykForward-CenterStretch big / Pick-and-pop
Mason PlumleeForward-CenterBackup big
Luke KornetCenter-ForwardRim protection backup
Lindy Waters IIIForwardSpot minutes
Jordan McLaughlinGuardBackup PG
Bismack BiyomboCenterVeteran reserve
Carter BryantForwardDevelopmental backup

Source: Official San Antonio Spurs roster, 2025–26 NBA season

[INTERNAL LINK: Victor Wembanyama 2026 season stats and highlights]

12. Game 7 Win Probability & Prediction

Current win probability for Spurs vs OKC Game 7:

TeamWin Probability
Oklahoma City Thunder58.8%
San Antonio Spurs41.2%

Source: NBA advanced analytics model data, May 29, 2026

OKC holds a slight edge in the models, and home-court advantage in a Game 7 is real — historically, home teams win about 77% of all Game 7s in NBA playoff history, according to Basketball Reference’s historical data. But there are two facts that complicate that narrative here.

First, San Antonio already won in Paycom Center once this series (Game 1, 122–115). They know they can do it. Second, the psychological weight of a 27-point loss at home when you had a chance to close the series is significant. OKC players and coaches will say all the right things publicly, but coming back from that kind of performance in 48 hours is genuinely difficult.

The smart analysis says this is a coin flip dressed up as a slight OKC edge. Expect a close game. Expect both teams to be within single digits heading into the fourth quarter. And expect either SGA or Wembanyama to make the play that decides it.

13. 2026 NBA Western Conference Regular Season Standings

RankTeamWLWin%
1Oklahoma City Thunder6418.780
2San Antonio Spurs6220.756
3Denver Nuggets5428.659
4Los Angeles Lakers5329.646
5Houston Rockets5230.634
6Minnesota Timberwolves4933.598
7Phoenix Suns4537.549
8Portland Trail Blazers4240.512

Source: Official 2025–26 NBA regular season final standings

The gap between OKC (64 wins) and San Antonio (62 wins) was just two games over an entire 82-game season. This Western Conference Finals between the top two seeds is precisely the kind of heavyweight matchup that two-game gap predicted.

14. 2026 NBA Finals Picture — Who Awaits the Game 7 Winner

The New York Knicks have already clinched the Eastern Conference and are waiting for a Finals opponent. The Knicks won the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2026 NBA Finals Preview:

ConferenceTeamStatus
Eastern ConferenceNew York KnicksCONFIRMED — ECF Champions
Western ConferenceSan Antonio Spurs OR OKC ThunderTo be decided in Game 7

Regardless of who wins Game 7, the NBA Finals matchup will be compelling. The Knicks vs. Wembanyama storyline writes itself as a cultural moment for New York basketball. And an OKC team that swept its first two playoff rounds would bring one of the most efficient offenses in the league against New York’s physical defense. The Finals start in early June 2026.

Source: Official 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals results

Final Thoughts

This series has been a genuine back-and-forth battle between two of the best teams in the Western Conference. No team ever managed to string together back-to-back wins and really pull away — they’ve traded punches at every turn. OKC’s 8–0 run through the first two rounds was dominant enough that many expected them to walk through these conference finals. They haven’t. San Antonio has been too resilient, too deep, and too well-coached to be put away.

Game 7 is everything a Game 7 should be. The best player in the series (Wembanyama) against one of the top scoring guards in the league (SGA). A team coming off momentum (SAS) against a team with home court (OKC). A young dynasty building at San Antonio against a franchise that’s been to the Western Conference Finals before.

Bookmark this page for live score updates, full box score data, and a post-game breakdown the moment Game 7 ends on May 31, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where will Game 7 Spurs vs OKC be played?
A: Game 7 is played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Oklahoma City holds home-court advantage as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. The arena has a capacity of approximately 18,200 and will be completely sold out for this game.

Q: What time is the Spurs game tonight / What time is the Thunder game tonight?
A: Game 7 tips off at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (midnight ET) on Sunday, May 31, 2026. That’s 9:00 PM Pacific Time on May 30. For international viewers: 5:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), 4:30 AM India Standard Time (IST), and 5:00 AM GMT+1 for most of Europe.

Q: What channel is the Spurs game on tonight?
A: ESPN and ABC are broadcasting Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. You can also stream it live on the ESPN app with a valid TV provider login. Cord-cutters can access the game through Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, or DirecTV Stream — all of which carry ESPN and ABC.

Q: Did the Spurs win last night?
A: Yes. The San Antonio Spurs won Game 6 on May 29, 2026 with a final score of 118–91. Victor Wembanyama led all scorers with 28 points and 10 rebounds. The win tied the Western Conference Finals at 3–3 and forces a decisive Game 7 on May 31.

Q: Did the Spurs win the series / Did OKC win the series?
A: Neither team has won yet. The series is tied 3–3 after six games. The winner of Game 7 on May 31 advances to the 2026 NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.

Q: Who won spurs or okc — what is the current score of the series?

A: As of May 29, 2026, the series is even at 3 wins each. OKC won Games 2, 3, and 5. San Antonio won Games 1, 4, and 6. Game 7 is the final game of the series.

Q: Who won the NBA Finals 2026?

A: The 2026 NBA Finals have not yet started. The New York Knicks are the Eastern Conference champions. The Western Conference representative is undecided pending the Game 7 between San Antonio and OKC on May 31, 2026.

Q: What are the Spurs game and Thunder game start times for Game 7?

A: Tip-off is 12:00 AM Eastern / 9:00 PM Pacific (May 30) / 5:00 AM PKT (May 31). Broadcast begins approximately 30 minutes earlier on ESPN/ABC with pregame coverage.

Q: What is the spurs next game after Game 6?

A: The Spurs’ next game is Game 7 on May 31, 2026 at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City. It’s the final game of the Western Conference Finals. Win and they go to the NBA Finals; lose and their season ends.

Q: Where to watch Spurs vs Thunder — is it on TNT?

A: Game 7 is on ESPN and ABC, not TNT. TNT/TBS shared broadcast duties earlier in the playoffs, but the decisive Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals airs on ESPN/ABC. Check your local listings to confirm the exact channel number in your area.

Q: What is the OKC Thunder record and Spurs record this season?

A: Oklahoma City finished the 2025–26 regular season at 64–18 (.780). San Antonio finished 62–20 (.756). These are the two best records in the Western Conference, and the third and fourth-best records in the entire NBA this season.

Q: What is the NBA Western Conference Finals format?

A: The Western Conference Finals is a best-of-7 series. The higher seed (OKC, No. 1) has home-court advantage, meaning they host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 (if necessary) while the lower seed (SAS, No. 2) hosts Games 3, 4, and 6. The winner advances to the NBA Finals.

Q: Who are the key Spurs players and OKC players to watch?

A: For San Antonio: Victor Wembanyama (C), De’Aaron Fox (G), Stephon Castle (G), Devin Vassell (F), and Dylan Harper (G off bench). For Oklahoma City: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G), Jalen Williams (G-F), Chet Holmgren (F), Isaiah Hartenstein (C), and Cason Wallace (G).

Q: What channel number is ESPN/ABC for the Spurs game?

A: Channel numbers vary by provider and region. On major US cable/satellite providers: ESPN is typically available on channels 206 (DIRECTV), 140 (Dish), and 32 or 360 (Xfinity) depending on market. ABC is a local broadcast channel and varies by city. Check your provider’s channel guide or use their app to search “ESPN” or “ABC.”

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