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Doctor Warns Dylan Harper's Hamstring Injury Could Keep Spurs Rookie Out Multiple Games

The San Antonio Spurs have a real problem on their hands heading into Game 3. Dylan Harper, the Spurs' standout rookie guard, went down with a right leg injury late in the third quarter of Wednesday night's Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson addresses Stephon Castle issue that’s hurting team

The San Antonio Spurs left the Paycom Center with a tied series, but they also left with a glaring issue that needs immediate fixing. Following a hard-fought

Stephon Castle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 21

Spurs’ Stephon Castle opens up on costly mistakes in Game 2 loss to Thunder

The shorthanded San Antonio Spurs nearly stole another game on the road, but a wave of turnovers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s bounce-back performance proved too much in a 122-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night.

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Shorthanded Spurs fight until the end but fall to deeper Thunder

The Spurs will have to settle for a split after two games in Oklahoma City. Despite doing a good job of keeping the game close and giving themselves a chance to win, fatigue and an injury to Dylan Harper that depleted their depth even more were too much to overcome against an opponent that found contributions from multiple sources.

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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.

Victor Wembanyama News / Fadeaway World / May 21

Victor Wembanyama Reacts To Game 2 Loss And Mounting Spurs Injuries

Momentum has shifted in the NBA’s 2026 Western Conference Finals. After taking a 1-0 series lead in Game 1, the Spurs were hopeful for their chances of a swift victory.

Stephon Castle News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Stephon Castle's Turnover Woes Continue as Thunder Tie Western Conference Finals 1-1

Not having star guard De'Aaron Fox for the San Antonio Spurs has been a major problem in the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 21

Thunder and Spurs Hit With Major Injury Blows as Jalen Williams, Dylan Harper Suffer Concerning Exits in WCF Game 2

It was made clear in their double-overtime Game 1 thriller: There’s not much that separates the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. That’s what you expect with the top two seeds from the West grappling to get through to the finals.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 21

5 Reasons Why Thunder Won Game 2 Against Spurs As Series Shifts To San Antonio

After dropping Game 1 at home, the Oklahoma City Thunder responded exactly like a championship contender should. Led by a clutch performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and some excellent defense, OKC defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 to even the Western Conference Finals before the series shifts to San Antonio.

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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.

Dylan Harper News / Fadeaway World / May 20

Doctor Gives Potential Timelines For Dylan Harper’s Return As Spurs Suffer Major Injury Blow In Game 2

Things went from bad to worse for the Spurs in Game 2 against the Thunder. First, their starting point guard, De’Aaron Fox, was ruled out of his anticipated return from a right-ankle injury.

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.

Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein comes up big in Game 2 win over Spurs

Stephon Castle has unreal poster dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2

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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.

Stephon Castle has unreal poster dunk on Hartenstein in Game 2

Depth shines for Thunder in bounce-back Game 2 win over Spurs

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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.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 20

San Antonio Spurs Guard De’Aaron Fox Set To Miss Game 2 Of Western Conference Finals Against Oklahoma City Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs stole Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals the same way somebody wins a bar fight they probably shouldn’t have survived; bruised, exhausted, and somehow still standing when the dust settled.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / May 20

De’Aaron Fox Out For Game 2

De’Aaron Fox will miss Wednesday’s Game 2 as he continues to struggle with a right ankle sprain, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link). The Spurs were without their All-Star point guard in their Game 1 victory, and they turned to Dylan Harper to fill his shoes.