The Western Conference Finals continue in Oklahoma City with the No. 1 seed Thunder trying to level the series against the No. 2 seed Spurs. San Antonio leads 1-0 after a 122-115 win in double overtime at PayCom Center. Lineups are not confirmed yet on Sofascore, and the building will be full again for another late-night battle.

How Game 1 tilted San Antonio’s way

The Spurs owned the glass 61-40 and turned that dominance into a steady lead, spending 47:10 ahead on the clock. They were also far better at the stripe, going 27 of 29 on free throws compared to the Thunder’s 16 of 19. Those two margins outweighed Oklahoma City’s advantages in made threes and fewer turnovers.

Victor Wembanyama was the standout with 41 points, 24 rebounds and 3 blocks, earning a perfect Sofascore Rating of 10. Dylan Harper added 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 steals, while Stephon Castle posted 17 points and 11 assists.

Thunder takeaways and adjustments

Oklahoma City actually hit more threes, 17 to 13, and won the turnover battle 21 to 14. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 24 points, 12 assists and 5 steals, although he shot 7 of 23 from the field. Jalen Williams scored 26, and Alex Caruso fired in 31 off the bench with eight made threes.

For Game 2, the Thunder’s to-do list is simple on paper: rebound, defend without fouling and keep the ball movement that generated 25 assists. Limiting second-chance points is the biggest swing factor after conceding 15 offensive boards last time.

Key matchups to monitor

– Interior control: Wembanyama’s activity produced 9 offensive rebounds in Game 1. How Oklahoma City bodies up and tags him on the glass will shape the night.
– Perimeter shot-making: The Thunder’s 17 threes kept them in it. San Antonio mixed coverages, but late closeouts cost them in the fourth quarter.
– Decision making at guard: Castle had 11 assists but also 11 turnovers. If Oklahoma City turns those into easy transition points again, the pace will favor the hosts.

Odds and totals for Game 2

Markets still back the top seed to respond. The Thunder are priced at 2/5 to win, with the Spurs at 41/20. The game total sits at 216.5, priced evenly at 10/11 for both Over and Under. You can follow live scores, win probability and Sofascore Rating updates throughout the game on Sofascore.

Expect a tight tactical start, a lot of emphasis on the glass and another high-leverage finish. If Oklahoma City narrows the free throw gap, this series should be tied heading to Texas.