Thunder vs. Spurs live updates: Score, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs Western Conference Finals originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Western Conference Finals heads south with the series tied at 1-1.Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs on Friday night will be a battle of heavyweights. Both teams have relied heavily on their superstars through the opening games.Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic blow in Game 1, scoring 41 points and 24 rebounds. The Spurs big man has 62 points and 41 rebounds through the first two games, which hasn't been done since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1974. On the other side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rebounded from his initial funk to start the series. He had 30 points in Oklahoma Citys Game 2 win.One of the storylines to watch will be injuries and depth. Spurs guard DeAaron Fox is still dealing with an ankle sprain, while rookie Dylan Harper suffered an adductor strain in Game 2. The Thunder will be without Jalen Williams who aggravated his hamstring. Ajay Mitchell will likely be a game-time decision as well.Thunder vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 31st Quarter6:08: OKC wakes up after a terrible start. 19-10 Spurs lead8:05: Thunder end drought with a jumper 15-2.9:18: Nobody saw the Spurs jumping out to a 15-0 lead to open the game. What a start.10:10- Spurs open the game with a 10-0 lead. Timeout on the floor. The Thunder have no answer for the scoring rush. This series has been single-digit leads 95% of the time.10:35- Spurs out to an early 7-0 lead with Victor Wembanyama looking great so far. He nailed a 3-pointer and forced a steal.12:00- Tip-off from San Antonio.@BannedMacMahon and @mikecwright join @malika_andrews to discuss the biggest storylines ahead of Thunder-Spurs Game 3 pic.twitter.com/J736f3I1Uv NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 22, 2026San Antonio's Dylan Harper will be a game-time decision tonight in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder after MRI showed an adductor injury, not a hamstring, sources tell ESPN. Harper is expected to go through his pregame routine to make a decision on his status. pic.twitter.com/O4atDfehgR Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 22, 2026How to Watch Game 3 Western Conference Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio SpursFriday, May 22Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ETTV: NBC/ PeacockMore NBA Playoffs news:San Antonio has best NBA Playoff win since 198310,170 days: Spurs vs. Thunder Western Conference Finals is a generational NBA Playoff seriesSpurs vs. Thunder: 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals schedule announcedFull stats from NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals Game 1Spurs vs. Thunder final score, results: Victor Wembanyama goes off with 41 points, 24 rebounds in 2OT thriller