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NBA News / Pounding the Rock / May 20
The epic series opener of Spurs vs. Thunder and what to expect in Game 2 
After a classic Game 1 in which the Spurs led most of the time over the Thunder despite no De’Aaron Fox but had to overcome their own mistakes and ride some Wemby Magic to a double-overtime victory, we continue our third Fraternizing with the Enemy series of these playoffs with Cray Allred of the Daily Thunder.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 20
Video of Chet Holmgren Stepping on Victor Wembanyama's Foot Sparks Backlash
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday, thanks to Victor Wembanyama who had an all-time performance.
San Antonio Spurs News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20
Shaquille O’Neal Gives Victor Wembanyama New Nickname After Dominant Game 1
Lakers legend turned analyst Shaquille O’Neal crowned Victor Wembanyama with a legendary nickname after Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals. The Spurs defeated the defending champion Thunder in a 122-115 double-overtime victory.
The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?
San Antonio Spurs News / Stadium Rant / May 20
Would A De’Aaron Fox Trade Benefit The Spurs?
De’Aaron Fox has been a great addition to the San Antonio Spurs since they acquired him through a trade right around the trade deadline in the 2024-25 season.
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / May 20
Victor Wembanyama’s Teammate Will Leave Spurs to Escape His Shadow, Per Ex-NBA Champ: 'Should Be Having Your Own Team'
The San Antonio Spurs are flourishing with an elite pool of talent. De’Aaron Fox was out with an ankle sprain in Game 1. Dylan Harper, a 20-year-old rookie, filled in his position with a historic performance.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Spurs vs. Thunder 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 2 prediction, odds, pick
The San Antonio Spurs have demonstrated a significant advantage over the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in their head to head confrontations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Victor Wembanyama's clutch three set up by Thunder flop
Flopping hurts the Thunder's reputation. In Game 1, Holmgren's flop directly hurt the Thunder on the scoreboard.
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 / Yardbarker / May 19
Excited Magic Johnson compares Victor Wembanyama to Steph Curry
Victor Wembanyama had a massive game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, and it's getting the attention of the great Magic Johnson.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
3 reasons Spurs’ Game 1 win over Thunder without De’Aaron Fox will lead to NBA Finals trip
The basketball masses have viewed the Oklahoma City Thunder as an unbeatable force basically since they won the NBA Finals last year. For the most part, that has been the case.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 19
The historic stat that predicts a Spurs series win
Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder will go down as one of the most epic playoff games for both the Spurs and NBA — something this rivalry has had a knack for generating over the last 15 years.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19
Victor Wembanyama’s clutch shot was almost identical to another iconic moment
NBA fans watching Victor Wembanyama’s outstanding performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday might have thought the ending looked all too familiar for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / May 19
What We Learned from the Spurs Game 1 win over the Thunder
In my life as a god-fearing, basketball-watching, Spurs-loving human being, I’m not sure I’ve ever hated a shot more than that three Victor took from the logo.
Dylan Harper News / NBA Analysis Network / May 19
Dylan Harper had 24 points and 7 steals in his first playoff start and the Spurs stole Game 1 in OKC
San Antonio lost De’Aaron Fox to right ankle soreness before Game 1, and still walked out of Oklahoma City with a 122-115 double-overtime win because Dylan Harper gave the Spurs a full playoff starter’s line.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19
Dylan Harper turns heads with a Larry Bird accomplishment
For all the talk about Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is coming into his own and becoming a star amid the bright lights of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / May 19
Spurs Optimistic De’Aaron Fox Will Be Available For Game 2
The Spurs were playing without All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox in Monday’s thrilling Game 1 victory at Oklahoma City, but the team is optimistic he’ll be available for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, sources tell Marc J.
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / May 19
Spurs backcourt of the future arrives early in Game 1 upset
Facing the defending champions and the two-time MVP with their starting point guard out, second-year guard Stephon Castle and rookie Dylan Harper had a big challenge in Monday's Game 1.
De'Aaron Fox News / Field Level Media / May 18
Spurs PG De’Aaron Fox (ankle) sitting out Game 1 vs. Thunder
San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox has been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night due to a sprained right ankle.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / May 17
Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox, Luke Kornet Questionable For Game 1
The Spurs have listed starting point guard De’Aaron Fox (right ankle soreness) and backup center Luke Kornet (left foot soreness) as questionable for the opening game of the Western Conference finals, tweets Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
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