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Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio 123–108 on May 22 at Frost Bank Center, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylin McCain combining for 50 points to lead the Thunder's balanced attack. OKC shot 48.1 percent from the field and drained 17 three-pointers, outpacing the Spurs' 42.5 percent efficiency and 13 made threes. The visitors' third quarter proved decisive, outscoring San Antonio 37–33 in that frame to establish control; Oklahoma City's 124.8 offensive rating overwhelmed San Antonio's 107.4 mark. The Thunder dominated the glass with 41 rebounds against the Spurs' 37 and distributed 29 assists while committing just 10 turnovers, a turnover-to-assist ratio that underscored their execution. Victor Wembanyama paced the Spurs with 26 points and Devin Vassell added 20, but San Antonio's 124.8 defensive rating proved insufficient to contain OKC's offensive firepower. The final margin exceeded the Vegas total of 219.5, as both teams combined for 231 points. Oklahoma City's balanced scoring depth and perimeter accuracy position them as a significant threat moving forward in the postseason.
