Spurs Defeat Thunder 118-91, Set Up Game 7 in Western Conference Finals

<p>The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night, forcing a decisive Game 7. The final game will take place in Oklahoma City, where the winner will advance to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals after the Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 28 points, shooting 10-of-21 from the field, including four three-pointers, and recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and three blocks.</p><p>The Thunder struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 10 of 40 attempts for a 25% success rate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points but shot 6-of-18 overall and missed all five of his three-point attempts. Lu Dort also had a challenging game, going 1-of-9 from three-point range.</p><p>In addition to Wembanyama, rookie Dylan Harper contributed significantly off the bench, scoring 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting, along with six rebounds and four assists. Stephon Castle added 17 points and nine assists, while Devin Vassell scored 12 points and Julian Champagnie contributed 10 points with six rebounds.</p><p>The Spurs outscored the Thunder 32-13 in the third quarter, which helped them secure the victory. The series will conclude with Game 7, where both teams will aim for a spot in the NBA Finals.</p>