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The shocking stat that turned the Spurs series — Thunder’s bench dominance
Oklahoma City’s 122-113 win over San Antonio in Game 2 wasn’t just about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 30 points or the series being levelled at 1-1. The real difference came from the bench, where the Thunder outscored the Spurs reserves 57-25, flipping what happened in Game 1.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 21
Jalen Williams, Dylan Harper exits create uncertainty for Thunder, Spurs
The Western Conference finals suddenly became about survival as much as basketball Wednesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are both awaiting MRI results after Game 2 injuries to Jalen Williams and Dylan Harper.
The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
The 'Most NBA Playoff bench-points' quiz
How many of the players to score at least 470 points in the NBA Playoffs in the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in eight minutes?
Cason Wallace News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 21
Game 2 Of The Western Conference Finals Has Cason Wallace's Fingerprints All Over It
Oklahoma City’s lockdown guard played his role perfectly tonight. The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Game 2 with a vengeance and successfully ended their bounce-back game with a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / May 21
Alex Caruso Speaks on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander After Thunder’s Game 2 Win
After a disappointing first game, the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back to level the series in Game 2. While many may have doubted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his teammate Alex Caruso shared his thoughts on how confident he is in the Thunder star.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / AirJordanChronicles / May 21
'I Just Have Sucked': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops Brutal Confession After Game 1 Loss
After a poor performance to open the series, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander humbled the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. While SGA seemed to have found his rhythm, he detected the real issue with his Game 1 performance.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 21
Shannon Sharpe Says Isaiah Hartenstein Saved OKC Against Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds, and four blocks in Game 2. The Thunder still won by nine. Shannon Sharpe had one explanation for how that was possible, and it didn’t have anything to do with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 21
Jalen Williams, Dylan Harper To Undergo MRIs After Game 2 Exits
Thunder forward Jalen Williams and Spurs guard Dylan Harper both left Game 2 of the Western Conference finals early on Wednesday due to hamstring injuries, according to reports from Tim MacMahon of ESPN and Michael C.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / HITC / May 21
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits shutting up one Thunder star for constant distraction in Game 2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had to quiet Jared McCain during a tense Game 2 moment, but the Oklahoma City Thunder still got exactly what they needed. The Thunder were under pressure after losing the Western Conference Finals opener to the San Antonio Spurs in double overtime.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / May 21
Thunder answer back behind Shai, physical Game 2 effort
The Oklahoma City Thunder looked a whole lot more like themselves in Game 2. After dropping a double-overtime heartbreaker in the opener, Oklahoma City responded Wednesday night with a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs to even the Western Conference finals at a game apiece.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / EssentiallySports / May 21
Watch: Spurs Star Assigned to Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Spotted in Public Restroom Mid Game vs Thunder
NBA fans who aren’t celebrities and get to sit courtside consider themselves lucky. Imagine watching Victor Wembanyama’s 28-foot triple in Game 1 from a few feet away.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / May 21
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passes Thunder legend in Game 2 win
Stepping up when his team needed him the most, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander even passed a franchise legend in the process.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
Depth shines for Thunder in bounce-back Game 2 win over Spurs
The Thunder relied on their depth to respond to the adversity and remind everyone why they are the defending champions.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein comes up big in Game 2 win over Spurs
Isaiah Hartenstein couldn’t stay on the floor in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 1 loss. In Game 2, he scored 10 points and collected 13 rebounds in a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21
Stephon Castle has unreal poster dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2
Stephon Castle lowered the boom (and then some) during Wednesday’s Game 2.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA Analysis Network / May 20
The Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein dilemma is already the first Game 2 question
One double-overtime loss is not cause for panic, but the Thunder have already been handed a lineup problem to solve. Oklahoma City started bigger than usual, but had to pivot quickly once San Antonio began to take control, just when Isaiah Hartenstein’s role was supposed to matter most.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 19
Chet Holmgren's Poor Play Costs Thunder In Game 1
Oklahoma City’s big man flat out has to be better. The Oklahoma City Thunder were woken up on Monday night, as they lost their first game of the postseason 122-115 to the San Antonio Spurs.
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