San Antonio Faces Elimination for the First Time This Postseason
Wembanyama went 4-of-15 in Game 5. Tonight is binary.
Diddja catch Wembanyama's shot chart in Game 5?
4-of-15 from the field. One rebound in the first half — tied for his playoff low. The briefing called it 'lethargic.' That's generous. It was a disappearing act from the guy San Antonio's entire postseason depends on.
Tonight is the first time these Spurs face elimination in the 2026 playoffs. They haven't been here before. Thunder lead 3-2, still missing Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, and can close it out in San Antonio.
The Knicks are watching from the couch. They've been resting since May 21. If Oklahoma City wins tonight, New York gets at least 8 more days of rest before the Finals begin June 3. If San Antonio wins, this series goes back to Oklahoma City for Game 7 on Friday.
Everything about the Finals matchup — depth, rest, momentum — hinges on what Wembanyama does in an elimination game. His first real elimination game of his career. We'll see what he's made of.