The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night in Game 5 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals, with the series tied 2-2 and both teams still in position to reach the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City is looking to rebound after a disappointing 103-82 loss in Game 4 on Sunday, a game in which the Thunder struggled offensively and failed to establish the pace that had helped them control earlier contests in the series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 19 points and seven assists in the Game 4 defeat, but the reigning star was unable to carry Oklahoma City past a determined San Antonio squad. Chet Holmgren also had a quiet outing, finishing with 10 points and nine rebounds as the Thunder’s frontcourt production fell short. Oklahoma City will need a sharper performance from its key players if it wants to regain control of the series on its home floor.
San Antonio, meanwhile, delivered its strongest showing of the series at a crucial moment. Victor Wembanyama powered the Spurs with 33 points and eight rebounds, giving the team a dominant interior and perimeter presence. De’Aaron Fox added 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Stephon Castle contributed 13 points and six assists in an energetic, hard-working effort that helped San Antonio build a lead as large as 25 points. The Spurs’ balanced play and defensive intensity made the difference in a game they had to win to stay alive in the conference finals.
Game 5 will also hinge on the Thunder’s injury situation. Jalen Williams is listed as questionable with a hamstring strain under injury management, while Ajay Mitchell remains out with a soleus strain and Thomas Sorber is sidelined with a torn ACL. Any update on Williams could significantly affect Oklahoma City’s rotation and its ability to match San Antonio’s speed and length.
The Spurs enter the matchup in good health, with no players appearing on their injury report. That clean bill of health could be an advantage as the series shifts back to Oklahoma City for a pivotal game that may determine which team takes control of the Western Conference Finals.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT at Oklahoma City’s home arena, and the pressure is now squarely on both sides as the series moves into a decisive stretch.
