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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 23
Multiple bench players set playoff career-highs in Thunder's Game 3 win
Turning the Western Conference Finals series completely around, the Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 3 on the road thanks to their bench.
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?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EasySportz / May 22
Shai Bounces Back with 30, Thunder Survive Injury Chaos
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t just answer the call — he rewrote it. After a shaky Game 1, the MVP didn’t flinch. He dropped 30 points in Game 2, every bucket a statement.
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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The Spun / May 22
Stat Shows How Often Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Falls' During Spurs-Thunder Series
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be a four-time All-Star and two-time MVP, but he's not immune to criticism from the NBA community. Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 31.1 points per game during the regular season, has been accused of flopping throughout the NBA playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EasySportz / May 22
The OKC Thunder Are No Longer The Untouchable Favorites
Just a few weeks ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked almost unbeatable. They finished with the NBA’s best record at 64-18, secured home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, and steamrolled through the early postseason rounds like a team destined to win the championship.
Jalen Williams News / Athlon Sports / May 22
Final Injury Report for Thunder-Spurs WCF Game 3: Will Jalen Williams, De'Aaron Fox Play?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City enters Friday’s game tied with San Antonio at 1-1 in the series after defeating the Spurs at home in Game 2 on Wednesday night.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22
Colin Cowherd just called Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘mayor’ of ‘Flop City’
For the second consecutive season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player after he became the only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points per game on 55 percent shooting while also shooting 38 percent from beyond the three-point line in a single season.
Thunder bench stat exposes Spurs rotation problem before Game 3 showdown
With the Western Conference Finals locked at 1-1, the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder head into Game 3 on Friday night facing different depth questions.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / May 22
ESPN analyst fuels ‘flopping Shai’ debate with staggering playoff stat
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be a back-to-back MVP, but one criticism continues to follow him through the playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is regularly accused by fans of exaggerating contact to earn fouls and free throws, fuelling the growing “flopping Shai” narrative.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Apex Sports / May 22
Thunder Carry Momentum and Questions Into a Pivotal Western Conference Finals
Oklahoma City’s Thunder arrived at this moment the hard way — not as a headline-grabbing favorite from Day 1, but as a team that earned every inch of respect it now commands.
Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 22
The Thunder's Veteran Guard Is Helping Lead The Way In The Conference Finals
Oklahoma City’s veteran guard has been leading down the stretch. The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to head to San Antonio for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
The Thunder's Frontcourt Found Its Stride In Game 2
The Thunder’s frontcourt came alive in Game 2. The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the road and are gearing up to take on the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in San Antonio.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22
Isaiah Hartenstein reveals the ‘promise’ that led to him joining the Thunder after beating Spurs in Game 2
OKLAHOMA CITY — When Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2024, GM Sam Presti made a promise to his new center.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 21
Spurs' De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper listed as questionable for Game 3
The Spurs are hoping to come into a pivotal Game 3 with a healthy roster, but it’s unclear what their backcourt depth will look like.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Stadium Rant / May 21
The Thunder In Game 2, Once Again, Provided A Tough Watch
The Oklahoma City Thunder knotted the series up 1-1 in a tightly contested series so far. The story of the game, however, was not the resiliency of the defending champs.
Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / May 21
Jalen Williams day-to-day with hamstring injury
Jalen Williams is day-to-day with a left hamstring injury.
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 / 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
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.
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