The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder aim to close out the 2025-26 NBA Western Conference Finals as they face the host San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the best-of-seven series on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:30 AM PH time.
After a decisive 127-114 victory in Game 5, the Thunder hold a 3-2 series lead and have gained confidence to finish the series and advance to the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, who swept the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Standing in the Thunder's way are the passionate Spurs fans expected to pack the Frost Bank Center and the anticipated ferocity of towering star Victor Wembanyama. In Game 5, Wembanyama managed only 20 points, a performance Spurs coach Mitch Johnson deemed insufficient.
"He's going to have to score more than 20 points for sure," Johnson said, emphasizing the need for Wembanyama to be more aggressive to force a deciding game.
The Spurs will also rely on contributions from Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie, De'Aaron Fox, and Devin Vassell. Meanwhile, the Thunder may be without Jalen Williams, whose availability is questionable, and Ajay Mitchell, who remains sidelined.
Despite potential absences, the Thunder have demonstrated their depth, led by back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
