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On YouTubeIsaiah 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 / EssentiallySports / May 22
'Miss Him Every Single Day': LeBron James Opens Up About Alex Caruso After Thunder’s 4–0 Sweep of Lakers
It was in Game 2 of the Lakers-Thunder series that LeBron James and Alex Caruso appeared to bicker at the free-throw line. These were former teammates who won a championship in 2020, yet looked to be jawing as if they hated each other.
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?
Jalen Williams News / Field Level Media / May 21
Report: Status for Thunder's Jalen Williams (hamstring) is game-to-game
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams' status in the Western Conference finals is game-to-game while he is evaluated daily for a left hamstring injury, ESPN reported on Thursday.
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The Wembanyama Antidote: How Isaiah Hartenstein Changed the Series in the Trenches
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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.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 21
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Lakers, LeBron James, Cavs
The biggest storyline hanging over the Thunder right now may be the health of Jalen Williams. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Williams is considered day-to-day with a left hamstring injury after exiting Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs after just seven minutes.
OKC Thunder Need Ajay Mitchell to Step Up in WCF Amid Injuries
Oklahoma City can’t seem to stay at full strength, and its rising star guard may need to step up again. On Wednesday night, the Thunder responded to their Game 1 loss with a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 to knot the series at 1-1.
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 Day to Day for OKC Thunder vs. Spurs
Jalen Williams has dealt with a lot this season. It started back in the summertime. Before the confetti was fully cleaned up from the Paycom Center floor, the Oklahoma City Thunder's All-NBA swingman had to undergo offseason wrist surgery to repair torn ligaments in his wrist suffered at the end of the 2024-25 regular season campaign.
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
Stephen A. Smith: Victor Wembanyama Is Chet Holmgren’s ‘Kryptonite’
While the Victor Wembanyama vs Chet Holmgren rivalry had already sparked discussions, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith’s claims after game 2 fueled the flame even higher.
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.
Shai 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.
LeBron James says one Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP question should not be asked
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s second consecutive MVP did not come without debate, even after another outstanding regular season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
Jared McCain Comes up Clutch for OKC Thunder in Game 2 vs. Spurs
Oklahoma City responded with a Game 2 win, and its sharpshooter made some big plays when the defending champions needed it most. On Wednesday night, the Thunder bounced back with a win over the San Antonio Spurs to even the Western Conference Finals at a game apiece.
Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 21
Thunder’s Jared McCain easily blows off haters of his nail painting, TikToks
On Wednesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder evened up their series against the San Antonio Spurs with a relatively comfortable 122-113 home win in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
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.
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.
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.
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