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Oklahoma City Thunder | Western Conference Finals Game 4 Preview: San Antonio Spurs

“Game 4 is an important game” is a severe understatement. Either way, the Thunder is heading back to OKC with homecourt advantage, so the pressure is definitely less than if they had given away Game 3 to the Spurs. Still, you don’t want to let your opponent gain any momentum in this series, and if San Antonio were to win big to tie up the series, they would likely be feeling pretty good about themselves. On the flip side, San Antonio should be feeling all the pressure in the world to win this one. Going down 3-1 before heading back to the loudest arena in the NBA would not be good news for the Spurs.

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Thunder Against the Spread | Spurs Favored Over Thunder in San Antonio for WCF Game 4

Zachary LowMay 24, 2026 1 Comment Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren De'Aaron Fox Dylan harper Isaiah Hartenstein Jared McCain Jaylin WIlliams Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stephon Castle Victor Wembanyama

Oklahoma City was an underdog in Game 3, but they proved why championship experience so often beats out youthful talent. Despite going down 15-0 right out of the gate, the Thunder fought back—little by little—to win by 15. With a 2-1 lead, Game 4 is leaning heavily on the Spurs in terms of pressure, whereas OKC is probably feeling pretty good. San Antonio SHOULD win this game in terms of a typical NBA Playoff narrative, but I think the Thunder—even with missing key players—have far too much depth and resolution to let one go easily. I expect a close game, and while I do expect OKC to win, even if the Spurs do pull it out, it won’t be by more than 2 points.

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #82 Preview: Phoenix Suns

Zachary LowApril 12, 2026 No Comments Jared McCain Luguentz Dort Oklahoma City Thunder Phoenix Suns

The Oklahoma City Thunder wraps up the regular season on Sunday night, hosting the Phoenix Suns. With both teams locked into their respective playoff positions, neither will have regular rotations, as nearly half of each roster is resting ahead of the first round of the playoffs.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Kicks Off Road Trip Heavily Favored in Orlando

Zachary LowMarch 17, 2026 1 Comment Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Franz Wagner Isaiah Hartenstein Jared McCain Luguentz Dort Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Paolo Banchero Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC has won 8 straight games—a streak which features 6 playoff teams—and they are looking to make it 9 against a surging Orlando squad. The Magic had won 7 in a row before getting crushed at home by the Atlanta Hawks last night. The Thunder benefits from a little more than a full day of rest after Sunday’s noon tip-off, so between that and the roster nearing full health, I like OKC to win big.