Spurs Edge Thunder in Double Overtime Thriller
Monday, May 18, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Paycom Center
San Antonio Spurs 122, Oklahoma City Thunder 115, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder?
San Antonio Spurs beat Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026.
Who was favored in San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder?
Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.
In a gripping showdown at the Paycom Center, the San Antonio Spurs triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 122-115 after two overtime periods. This victory not only showcased the Spurs' resilience but also marked a significant moment in their ongoing series against the Thunder, where they now lead 4-1.
The Thunder entered this matchup with a home record of 64-18, while the Spurs boasted an impressive away record of 62-20. Both teams were coming off mixed performances in their recent games. The Thunder had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, with an average of 121.1 points scored and 110.8 points allowed. However, they faced challenges recently, losing their last two games against the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets, with scores of 103-135 and 107-127, respectively. In contrast, the Spurs had been in strong form, posting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, averaging 124.2 points scored and 110.6 points allowed, although they too were coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets (118-128).
At home, the Thunder had a record of 5-1 in their last six games, while the Spurs maintained a solid away record of 4-1. The matchup was particularly intriguing given the teams' previous meetings this season, with the Thunder winning one of their last two encounters, including a decisive 119-98 victory on January 14, 2026, but losing the latest meeting on February 5, 2026, 106-116.
In terms of injuries, the Thunder faced several key players listed as day-to-day, including Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring). The Spurs had David Jones Garcia also listed as day-to-day due to an ankle issue, while Jayden Quaintance was ruled out with a knee injury.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Thunder as 7.5-point favorites, with a total set at 219.5. The moneyline odds were -265 for the Thunder and 215 for the Spurs, indicating a strong belief in the Thunder's ability to secure a win at home despite their recent struggles.
The game conditions were intense, with both teams displaying high levels of skill and determination. The Thunder's scoring was led by Jalen Williams, who made a critical 27-foot three-point jumper to keep the Thunder competitive in the second overtime. However, the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama proved to be a decisive factor, contributing with a dunk and an alley-oop that helped extend their lead in the second overtime.
As the game progressed into the second overtime, the Spurs managed to pull ahead decisively, with Dylan Harper making crucial free throws that solidified their lead. The Thunder, despite their efforts, could not recover from the Spurs' late-game surge, ultimately leading to a disappointing home loss.
This game not only highlighted the Spurs' ability to perform under pressure but also raised questions about the Thunder's ability to bounce back from recent defeats. With the series now favoring the Spurs, the Thunder will need to regroup and address their injury concerns to reclaim their momentum in the upcoming fixtures.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OKC -7.5 | 219.5 o -108 / u -112 | San Antonio Spurs +215 · Oklahoma City Thunder -265 |
Injury report
- Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
- Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
- Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
- Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder
- David Jones GarciaDay-To-DayAnkleSan Antonio Spurs
- Jayden QuaintanceOutKneeSan Antonio Spurs
Leaders
- PointsAlex Caruso31Oklahoma City Thunder
- AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander12Oklahoma City Thunder
- ReboundsChet Holmgren8Oklahoma City Thunder
- PointsVictor Wembanyama41San Antonio Spurs
- AssistsStephon Castle11San Antonio Spurs
- ReboundsVictor Wembanyama24San Antonio Spurs
Recent form
Oklahoma City Thunder
Last 10: 7-3Streak L2121.1 scored · 110.8 allowed per game5-1 at home
- L103-135vs Phoenix SunsApr 13
- L107-127at Denver NuggetsApr 11
- W128-110at LA ClippersApr 9
- W123-87at Los Angeles LakersApr 8
- W146-111vs Utah JazzApr 5
- W139-96vs Los Angeles LakersApr 3
- W114-110vs Detroit PistonsMar 31
- W111-100vs New York KnicksMar 29
- W131-113vs Chicago BullsMar 28
- L109-119at Boston CelticsMar 25
San Antonio Spurs
Last 10: 8-2Streak L1124.2 scored · 110.6 allowed per game4-1 away
- L118-128vs Denver NuggetsApr 13
- W139-120vs Dallas MavericksApr 11
- W112-101vs Portland Trail BlazersApr 9
- W115-102vs Philadelphia 76ersApr 7
- L134-136at Denver NuggetsApr 4
- W118-99at LA ClippersApr 3
- W127-113at Golden State WarriorsApr 2
- W129-114vs Chicago BullsMar 31
- W127-95at Milwaukee BucksMar 28
- W123-98at Memphis GrizzliesMar 26
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | San Antonio Spurs | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 41-96 | 41-101 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 13-43 | 17-45 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 38 |
| Free throws | 27-29 | 16-19 |
| Free throw % | 93 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 61 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 46 | 31 |
| Assists | 25 | 25 |
| Steals | 11 | 14 |
| Blocks | 7 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 28 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 52 | 38 |
| Fouls | 19 | 26 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 81 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 4th Quarter87-77Victor Wembanyama makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Devin Vassell assists)
- 4th Quarter87-80Alex Caruso makes 23-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 4th Quarter89-80Dylan Harper makes 8-foot fade away jump shot
- 4th Quarter89-82Luguentz Dort makes 1-foot dunk (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter89-84Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter91-84Dylan Harper makes driving layup (Victor Wembanyama assists)
- 4th Quarter91-85Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-86Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-88Jalen Williams makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter91-90Alex Caruso makes 1-foot layup (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 4th Quarter94-90Devin Vassell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Julian Champagnie assists)
- 4th Quarter94-92Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter94-95Alex Caruso makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 4th Quarter97-95Julian Champagnie makes 23-foot three point jumper (Stephon Castle assists)
- 4th Quarter97-97Jalen Williams makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot (Alex Caruso assists)
- 4th Quarter98-97Dylan Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-97Dylan Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-98Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-99Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-99Victor Wembanyama makes 3-foot turnaround jump shot
- 4th Quarter101-101Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 2-foot two point shot (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- OT103-101Stephon Castle makes driving dunk
- OT105-101Victor Wembanyama makes two point shot
- OT105-104Alex Caruso makes 22-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- OT105-106Jalen Williams makes 1-foot running dunk
- OT105-108Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 1-foot driving dunk
- OT108-108Victor Wembanyama makes 27-foot running jump shot (Stephon Castle assists)
- 2OT110-108Victor Wembanyama makes 1-foot driving dunk (Dylan Harper assists)
- 2OT111-108Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2OT112-108Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2OT112-111Cason Wallace makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 2OT114-111Dylan Harper makes 1-foot two point shot (Stephon Castle assists)
- 2OT115-111Dylan Harper makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2OT115-114Jalen Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 2OT117-114Victor Wembanyama makes dunk (Dylan Harper assists)
- 2OT118-114Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2OT120-114Victor Wembanyama makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Stephon Castle assists)
- 2OT121-114Dylan Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2OT122-114Dylan Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2OT122-115Alex Caruso makes free throw 1 of 3
Win probability
Above the line favours Oklahoma City Thunder, below favours San Antonio Spurs.
Venue
- Paycom CenterOklahoma City, OK
- Attendance18203
- OfficialsEd Malloy, Zach Zarba, John Goble, Mitchell Ervin
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