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On YouTubeShai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Viral Sports News / May 21
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Flopping Draws Strong Doctor Warning
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found himself under intense scrutiny following his performance in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Observers highlighted what appeared to be excessive flopping on his jump shots during the matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
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.
Jalen Williams News / Total Apex Sports / May 21
Jalen Williams’ Injury Casts a Shadow Over Thunder’s Western Conference Finals Run
The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the postseason proving they’re ahead of schedule. Young, fearless, and unbothered by the moment, they’ve played with the kind of swagger that makes a franchise believe its window is opening faster than expected.
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?
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 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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 21
Stephen A. Smith accuses Thunder’s Chet Holmgren of being a scaredy cat vs. Wemby
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are tied 1-1 in their Western Conference Finals matchup after two games. The Thunder bounced back from a double-overtime defeat in Game 1 to win 122-113 in Game 2.
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?
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 21
Thunder vs. Spurs – Game 3 WCF: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 22)
The Western Conference semifinals were expected to be a dogfight. And it is turning out to be a clash of the titans. With two heavyweights in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama pushing for glory, the fans are surely getting their money’s worth.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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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