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Spurs Force Game 7 vs. Thunder in NBA Western Conference Finals
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points as San Antonio used a dominant third quarter and a 20-0 run to stay alive in the series.
The San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive seventh game in the NBA Western Conference Finals on Thursday, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 to keep their season alive.
Center Victor Wembanyama led the effort with 28 points and 10 rebounds, anchoring a dominant 20-0 third-quarter run that secured victory for San Antonio.
The series returns to the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for a Saturday night showdown, with tickets for the deciding game starting at $418.
Oklahoma City enters as a 3.5-point favorite despite historical data showing road teams have won six of the last nine conference final Game 7s.
Statistical models assign the Thunder a 62% win probability in the series finale, with projections suggesting the teams will combine for 212 total points.