NBA Round up: Spurs rout Thunder in Game 6 to force winner-take-all Game 7 in West Finals 

The Western Conference Finals is headed for a winner-takes-all Game 7 after the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder were pushed into a 3-3 deadlock following Spurs’ dominant 118-91 victory in Game 6.


From the opening tip, San Antonio played with urgency and control, leaning heavily on Victor Wembanyama’s two-way dominance. 

 

The Spurs’ star big man finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, setting the tone on both ends of the floor as San Antonio dictated pace and physicality throughout the contest. 

 

Dylan Harper provided strong support with 18 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Stephon Castle added 17 points, five rebounds, and nine assists to keep the offense flowing smoothly.

 

For Oklahoma City, the Thunder struggled to find rhythm against San Antonio’s defensive pressure. Chet Holmgren led OKC with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist, but had limited impact offensively as the Spurs crowded the paint and controlled the boards. 

 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 15 points, one rebound, and four assists in a quiet outing by his standards, as the Thunder’s offense never fully recovered from San Antonio’s early control.

 

The Spurs established separation through defensive discipline and transition execution, turning stops into fast-break opportunities and forcing Oklahoma City into contested perimeter looks. 

 

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As the game progressed, San Antonio’s depth and activity level continued to wear down the Thunder, preventing any sustained comeback attempt.

 

A key swing came during a decisive third-quarter surge, where San Antonio broke the game open with a 20-0 run that completely shifted momentum. 

 

Oklahoma City’s offense stalled during that stretch, managing just 13 points in the quarter as the Spurs tightened their defensive rotations and capitalized on turnovers to build an insurmountable lead. 

 

Beyond the star production, San Antonio’s supporting cast also played a crucial role in the blowout win. The Spurs’ provided defensive intensity and timely scoring, outpacing Oklahoma City’s reserves and maintaining momentum whenever Wembanyama sat. 

 

That depth advantage helped San Antonio sustain control across all four quarters. 

 

With the series now tied at 3-3, everything comes down to one final showdown — where execution will determine who advances to the NBA Finals and will face the Eastern Champion, New York Knicks.

 

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