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The Western Conference finals have not disappointed, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs giving NBA bettors thrilling finishes as the series swings to Texas for Game 3.
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Let’s keep the blood pumping, and the best way to do so is with some Thunder vs. Spurs predictions.
Despite injury concerns, I like San Antonio to show up at home on the slender shoulders of Victor Wembanyama. But don’t discount this other 7-footer on Friday night.
Here are my best NBA picks and SGP predictions for Thunder vs. Spurs on Friday, May 22.
Our best Thunder vs Spurs SGP for Game 3
SGP leg #1: Spurs moneyline
The San Antonio Spurs left OKC with a split and now control home court in the Western Conference finals. Injuries to the backcourt are under the microscope, with De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper questionable but the Oklahoma City Thunder will likely be without star Jalen Williams.
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San Antonio had a rotten outing in Game 2 yet still hung around. If the Spurs can clean up the turnovers, they’ll take the win in Game 3. San Antonio is tough at home, especially when coming off a loss, going 13-2 SU in those scenarios.
SGP leg #2: Victor Wembanyama Over 25.5 points
Victor Wembanyama got worn down by physical defense from OKC center Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2 and got to the foul line only twice despite a lot of questionable contact. Wemby was passive and didn’t attack the interior like he did in Game 1.
Getting some rest and playing at home resets the Spurs’ 7-footer, whose projections call for as many as 27+ points. And if Fox and/or Harper sit out, Wembanyama carries even more of the scoring load.
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SGP leg #3: Chet Holmgren Over 1.5 threes
With Williams likely sidelined with a nagging hamstring injury, the Thunder need their 7-footer to snap out of it. Chet Holmgren hasn’t had great success against the Spurs all season and has been quiet in two WCF games, seeing his minutes shrink in Game 2.
Holmgren’s outside shooting is especially important to OKC, allowing it to stretch the San…
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