MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander loomed large again as Oklahoma City produced a 15-point over San Antonio to take the lead for the first time in the Western Conference finals series.
Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, as the Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into Game 3 to beat the Spurs 123-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Jared McCain had 24 points and Jaylin Williams added 18 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder were without Jalen Williams, who sat out with left hamstring soreness.
Oklahoma City's bench outscored San Antonio's 76-23, including 15 points by Alex Caruso.
Victor Wembanyama had 26 points for San Antonio. Devin Vassell added 20 and De'Aaron Fox had 15 in his series debut.