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Thunder vs. Spurs Game 4 prediction, odds: OKC’s depth continuing to outweigh Spurs

Nypost · · 593 words · By Mike Turay
NBA Playoffs Analysis Sports Betting
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16 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“After stealing Game 1 in Oklahoma City, the Spurs have now lost two straight to the reigning champion Thunder”
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Multiple web search results confirm the Spurs won Game 1 in Oklahoma City and the Thunder subsequently won Game 3 (123-108) to take a 2-1 lead, implying they won Game 2 as well.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Oklahoma City Thunder are an American professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City. The Thunder compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Northwest Division of the W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_Thunder
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web search NEUTRAL — The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Monday night in a double-overtime thriller.Here are three takeaways from the win. Oklahoma City Thund…
https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/onsi/half-court-offensive-str…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Oklahoma City Thunder needed to win Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Yes, they've been undefeated in the postseason in 2026, completely dominating their opponents. However, the Spurs were …
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/3-thunder…
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“the reigning champion Thunder”
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Five independent cross-references from Al Jazeera and NY Post explicitly state that the Oklahoma City Thunder are the reigning NBA champions.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — reigning NBA champions
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/23/gilgeous-alexande…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder
https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/sports/every-contender-has-rea…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — OKC are the reigning NBA champions
https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/sports/how-thunder-can-beat-la…
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“Friday’s 123-108 loss in Game 3 marked the largest deficit the Spurs have lost by in this year’s playoffs.”
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Web search results confirm the Game 3 score was 123-108 (a 15-point difference) and specifically mention the Spurs opening the night on a 15-0 run before collapsing, with multiple sources reporting the result.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ... The Thunder defeated the Spurs 123-108 in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, taking a 2-1 series lead. Here's our report card.
https://www.facebook.com/TheOklahoman/posts/the-thunder-defe…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ... The three San Antonio Spurs most responsible for the team's Game 3 home loss to the OKC Thunder after opening the night on a 15-0 run ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-spurs-most-blame-game-15…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat ...
https://www.fox23.com/news/gilgeous-alexander-bench-propel-t…
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“Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 and dished out 12 assists”
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The specific stat line of 26 points and 12 assists for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 3 is confirmed by both a cross-reference (NY Post) and multiple web search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — 11 hours ago ... Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 30 points (12-24 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, one steal and two blocks across 38 minutes in Wednesday's ...
https://www.nba.com/player/1628983/shai-gilgeous-alexander
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ... Gilgeous-Alexander's 26 points and 12 assists won't register among his greatest performances. Still, it fits as a microcosm of his manifold ...
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7302348/2026/05/23/shai-gil…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets to his groove and orchestrates a symphony of offense for the Thunder to win Game 3 ⚡ ⚡ 26 PTS | 12 AST # ...
https://www.facebook.com/NBAPhilippines/posts/shai-gilgeous-…
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“a member of their starting five was limited to just four of 11 playoff games due to injury”
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The provided web search results for the Thunder's Wikipedia page and general news do not contain specific information regarding a starting five player being limited to four of eleven playoff games due to injury.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Oklahoma City Thunder are an American professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City. The Thunder compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Northwest Division of the W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_Thunder
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web search NEUTRAL — Steph Curry knocks down 12 threes, including the deep game-winner, as the Golden State Warriors visit the Oklahoma City Thunder in an instant classic on Febr...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I33o9UnUe1A
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web search NEUTRAL — The official site of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Includes news, scores, schedules, statistics, photos and video.
https://www.nba.com/thunder/
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“OKC’s reserves outscored the Spurs’ bench 76 to 23”
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Three independent web search results explicitly state that the Thunder's reserves outscored the Spurs' bench 76 to 23 in Game 3.
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web search NEUTRAL — OKC's reserves outscored San Antonio's bench 76-23 on Friday night, a huge reason why the Thunder beat the Spurs 123-108 for a 2-1 series lead. Jared McCain scored 24 points for the Thunder; that’s a …
https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/thunder-bench-scor…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Thunder got 50 points from their reserves in Game 1, then 57 in Game 2 — and on Friday, the bench mob struck again, scoring 76 points and keying Oklahoma City’s 123-108 win over the San Antonio Sp…
https://www.tsn.ca/nba/article/thunder-bench-scoring-key-to-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Thunder bench WENT OFF in Game 3 OKC's 76 points off the bench in Game 3 are the most in any Conference Finals game since 1970-71 OKC (2-1) SAS, Game 4: Sunday, 8pm/et, NBC & Peacock pic.x.com/DJM…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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“They are slight 1.5-point favorites on the spread and -140 on the moneyline in Game 4.”
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Multiple sources confirm the Spurs are 1.5-point favorites for Game 4. While one source mentions -130 on the moneyline and the claim says -140, the spread is consistently reported as 1.5.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ... The Spurs are a 1.5-point favorite over the Thunder in NBA playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook. San Antonio is -130 on the moneyline.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/2026/05/23/san-an…
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 hours ago ... The Spurs are 1.5-point favorites for Game 4, and the total is set at 219.5, per the latest FanDuel Sportsbook NBA odds. Game Odds. OKC. 73-18.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-playoffs-odds-picks-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 hours ago ... The Thunder are favored to beat the Spurs in the Western Conference finals, but San Antonio is favored in Game 4.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7288649/2026/05/24/thunder-…
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“averaging 124.2 points per game on 59.4 percent shooting from 2s, 41.6 percent from 3s, and 85.6 percent from the charity stripe.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are about the state of Oklahoma (geography/tourism) and do not contain any basketball statistics or team performance data.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oklahoma is at a confluence of three major American cultural regions. Historically, it served as a government-sanctioned territory for American Indians moved from east of the Mississippi River, a rout…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma
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web search NEUTRAL — Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an exceptional place to live and do business.
https://oklahoma.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — Looking to plan a family vacation, weekend getaway, or attend a festival in beautiful Oklahoma? Learn about all the fun things to do in the Sooner State on TravelOK!
https://www.travelok.com/
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“The Spurs made short work of the Timberwolves, closing them out by 30 points in a Game 6 blowout.”
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Web search results confirm the Spurs defeated the Timberwolves in Game 6 of the second round in a blowout, specifically mentioning a 30-point beatdown (139-109).
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web search NEUTRAL — Видеозаписи San Antonio Spurs. 30 видео. Spurs at Timberwolves Game 3 Highlights (09.05.2026).Прямая трансляция седьмого матча Бостон — Филадельфия | Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 7 Live S…
https://vk.com/video-53931403_456249227
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web search NEUTRAL — San Antonio Spurs’ Triumphant Series Against The Minnesota Timberwolves. 2 hours ago. Save for later.Spurs Torch Wolves In 30-Point Beatdown, Storm Into West Finals. Yesterday. By Susan O'brien.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a score with guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoffs series in Minneapolis, Frida…
https://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/national-sports/2026/05/…
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“that series-clinching performance, which featured 56% field-goal shooting”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify the specific field-goal percentage (56%) for the Spurs in Game 6 against the Timberwolves.
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“The Thunder’s defensive physicality has dropped the Spurs’ offensive efficiency to just 44% on 2s and 33.9 percent on 3s through three games.”
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“De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper combined to go 3-of-14 from 3-point range in Game 3.”
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“Wemby’s Game 1 masterclass of 26 points in the paint”
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“The French phenom was limited to just ten paint points in both Games 2 and 3.”
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“giving them -450 odds to win it and +200 to close things out in five games on BetMGM.”
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“in five road games this postseason, the two-time MVP is averaging nine assists.”
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