Thunder take series lead

Oklahoma City has seized control of the Western Conference finals with a gritty road win in San Antonio.

Despite a brilliant individual performance from Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs were unable to maintain their early lead as the Thunder's defense swarmed them in the second half.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's playmaking proved to be the difference, frustrating the home crowd and silencing 'flopper' chants.

The series remains in San Antonio for Game 4, where the Spurs must win to avoid falling into a nearly insurmountable 3-1 hole.