The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 140-110 in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on May 22, 2026, at the Paycom Center. The Thunder's bench contributed 76 points, a key factor in overcoming an early 15-0 deficit.
Down 15-0 less than three minutes into the game, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault turned to his reserves. The bench unit, led by Isaiah Joe with 20 points and Aaron Wiggins with 18, sparked a turnaround. The Thunder outscored the Spurs 40-18 in the second quarter to take control.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 points and 8 assists for the Thunder, who now lead the series 2-1. The Spurs were led by Victor Wembanyama with 24 points and 12 rebounds, but the team struggled with turnovers, committing 18.
The Thunder's bench performance was the highest scoring output by a reserve unit in a playoff game this season. Game 4 is scheduled for May 24 in Oklahoma City.
