The Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder has lived up to billing so far, as the battle between the team best teams in the NBA is tied 1-1 as it heads back to San Antonio.
The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has lived up to immense billing, while newly-minted league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a great Game 2 for the Thunder to knot the series and answer OKC’s first loss of the playoffs.
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The Spurs are a slight favorite, which is significant because it marks the first time in 33 games the defending champs from Oklahoma City have been underdogs.
Where to watch the Spurs game tonight
Game 3 of the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder series will be televised nationally at 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 22, from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
What time do the Spurs play tonight?
The Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs Game 3 is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT Friday, May 22.
Is De’Aaron Fox playing tonight for the Spurs?
De’Aaron Fox (right ankle soreness) and Dylan Harper (Right adductor soreness) are questionable. Fox participated in the pre-game shootaround but his status after missing the first two games of the series won’t be determined until shortly before tipoff.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City NBA playoff schedule, TV information
Series schedule
Game 1: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 (2OT)
Game 2: Thunder 122, Spurs 113
Game 3: Thunder at Spurs, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 pm CT, NBC
Game 4: Thunder at Spurs, 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT, NBC
*Game 5: Spurs at Thunder, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, NBC
*Game 6: Thunder at Spurs 6:30 p.m. Mt/7:30 p.m. CT, NBC
*Game 7: Spurs at Thunder, 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT, NBC
*if necessary
San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City series score
The best-of-7 series is tied 1-1.
OKC Thunder injury report
Jalen Williams (left hamstring soreness) is questionable and appears set to at least try to play.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Game 3 odds
From BetMGM.com
Game 3: Spurs-1 1/2. Over/under 218 1/2. Moneyline: Oklahoma City +110, San Antonio -130
Spurs vs Thunder predictions
Odds Trader: Spurs 109, Thunder 106
The site predicts that San Antonio will get a 3-point win over Oklahoma City in the third game of the NBA playoff series.
Sports Betting Dime: Thunder 116.6, Spurs 114.3
The site predicts that the Thunder will win Game 3 against the Spurs. It has the point total going over.
ESPN: Spurs have a 53.3% chance to beat Thunder in Game 3
The site gives Oklahoma City a 46.7% shot at defeating San Antonio in the third game of the Western Conference finals.
Dimers: Spurs 109, Thunder 107
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Thunder a win probability of 44%, while the Spurs have a win probability of 56%.”
Sports Grid: Spurs have a 58% win probability vs Thunder in Game 3
The site predicts that the Spurs will get a 3-point win over the Thunder on May 22, 2026, covering the point spread.
Bret Bloomquist can be reached, bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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