12 out of 11 free throws! It's over, Thunder are done! Epic Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals

In Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder's starting lineup featured Alexander, McCain, Hartenstein, Chet, and Dort; the Spurs countered with Fox, Castle, Wembanyama, Champagnie, and Vassell.

With their backs against the wall, the Spurs came out firing on all cylinders, dropping 35-22 on the Thunder in the opening period. Their scoring pace dipped slightly in the second quarter, as the Thunder took the frame 31-25.

At the half, the Spurs held a 60-53 lead. Notably, the two teams combined for only 10 free throws in the first half (6 for the Thunder, 4 for the Spurs), reflecting an unusually lenient officiating standard.

The Spurs turned up the intensity even more in the second half, particularly on defense, where they completely shut down the Thunder. A dominant 32-13 third-quarter run secured the victory and turned the final period into garbage time.They ultimately won 118-91, forcing a decisive Game 7 that will be held in Oklahoma City.

Here are the Spurs' stats:

Wembanyama bounced back from his Game 5 struggles and showed great aggression in Game 6. In roughly 28 minutes, he attempted 21 shots and made 10, posting a monster line of 28 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. 2025 draft runner-up Harper erupted again with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists off the bench, posting a +19 plus-minus. The team shot 21-of-25 from the free-throw line and recorded 52 rebounds and 30 assists.

Here are the Thunder's stats:

Almost the entire roster was lost, especially the two-time MVP, who shot 6-of-18 from the field for a dismal 33% accuracy, managing only 15 points and 4 assists with a game-low -28 plus-minus.Highlight: The team made 11 of 12 free throws, with Alexander going 3-of-3—a truly rare sight.

As expected, the Western Conference Finals are heading to a Game 7. No one is happier than the Knicks, who have already punched their ticket to the Finals. They can rest and wait for either the Thunder or the Spurs, and with full energy, they might just "steal" the championship—especially since their own talent and roster depth are already formidable.

Finally, congratulations to the Spurs again. Their Game 6 win proved that when the referees aren't overly involved, they are just as capable, if not more so, than the defending champion Thunder. The Finals door is wide open, and they are ready to write their own story.