Kornet blocks Hartenstein as Spurs defeat Thunder 111-103
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night, securing a spot in the NBA Finals. The Spurs led 97-91 with 6:30 remaining in the fourth quarter when Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein attempted a dunk. Spurs player Kornet blocked the shot, preventing the Thunder from closing the gap. This pivotal play allowed the Spurs to maintain their lead and ultimately clinch the victory.
- •Spurs beat Thunder 111-103 in NBA playoff game
- •Kornet's block on Hartenstein halted Thunder's momentum
- •Spurs led 97-91 with 6:30 remaining
- •Victory secures Spurs a spot in the NBA Finals
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Kornet's 4th-quarter block on Hartenstein is one that the Spurs will savor for a long time
"The Spurs led the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-91 with about 6 1/2 minutes left in the fourth quarter on Saturday night, and had just turned the ball over near midcourt. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein drove down the right side and was about to try a dunk when Kornet, chasing the play, met him at the basket. The Thunder never got any closer, and the Spurs went on to win 111-103 to earn a spot in the NBA Finals.
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