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On YouTubeAlex Caruso News / Outlook India / May 19
Oklahoma City Thunder 115-122 San Antonio Spurs, NBA 2026 Playoffs: Caruso’s Heroics Go In Vain During Game 1 Thriller
Alex Caruso scored 31 points and knocked down eight three-pointers in the Thunder’s 122-115 double-overtime loss to the Spurs Victor Wembanyama finished
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
Mark Daigneault addresses glaring issue in Thunder’s Game 1 loss to Spurs
OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 122-115 double-overtime loss against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1, head coach Mark Daigneault is encouraged by the defending champions.
The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
How many "second fiddles" from every NBA champion in the post-merger era can you name in six minutes?
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
3 Thunder most to blame for 2OT loss to Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder needed to win Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Yes, they’ve been undefeated in the postseason in 2026, completely dominating their opponents.
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 19
Thunder’s SGA and Chet Holmgren catch strays in Stephen A. Smith’s Wemby hype tweet
Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder delivered an instant classic, but Victor Wembanyama completely stole the spotlight.
Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / May 19
Victor Wembanyama's historic Game 1 performance lifts Spurs past Thunder in 2OT thriller
In what was viewed by many as the real NBA Finals coming in, the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder put on a show for the ages in a Game 1 double-overtime thriller in the Western Conference Finals on Monday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama outduels Alex Caruso in Game 1 win
The Western Conference Finals were shaping up to be a battle between two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Controversial Spurs time out will have Thunder fans furious
Oklahoma City Thunder fans certainly won’t be happy with the timeout the San Antonio Spurs had in the final seconds of the first overtime period of Game 1 on Monday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Thunder news: Magic Johnson gives Shai Gilgeous-Alexander props for MVP win
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined an elite group after winning his second straight MVP award. NBA commissioner Adam Silver handed Gilgeous-Alexander the Michael Jordan Trophy before Game 1 of the conference finals between the Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
NBC’s broadcast of Thunder-Spurs Game 1 gets marred by audio issues
NBC’s broadcast was sounding a bit apocalyptic during Thursday’s Game 1. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs tipped off their highly-anticipated Western Conference Finals series on Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would trade MVP trophy for just 1 thing
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is this year’s MVP Award winner. He becomes just the 14th player ever to win consecutive MVPs in league history.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / May 18
San Antonio’s silent crisis: The Thunder puzzle they can’t afford to ignore
While San Antonio had their number during the regular season, it’s not the same story going into Game 1. Oklahoma City’s bench has been quietly strong, holding a plus-7.8 net rating during the postseason.
Jalen Williams News / Field Level Media / May 18
Thunder G Jalen Williams set to play in Game 1 vs. Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antinio Spurs on Monday.
Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 18
Jared McCain Could Prove To Be The Piece The Thunder Were Missing In The Regular Season
Could OKC’s midseason addition be the key to taking care of the Spurs? The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / May 18
Oklahoma City’s second unit has become the problem San Antonio has to solve first
San Antonio beat Oklahoma City four times in the regular season, but the Western Conference finals open with a different problem than the one those matchups presented.
Ajay Mitchell News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 18
Ajay Mitchell Showed High End Upside, Immediate Value
Lindy Waters III, cash considerations and a pair of second-round picks are all that it costs the Oklahoma City Thunder to move up in the 2024 NBA Draft and select UC Santa Barbara guard Ajay Mitchell with the No.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17
Thunder share major Jalen Williams update ahead of Western Conference Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder are about to roar back to full strength.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Jalen Williams sends a message to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s critics
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams had a message for critics of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after SGA won his second consecutive MVP award. Gilgeous-Alexander will officially be named MVP on Sunday night, though reports had already indicated he had won the award.
Isaiah Hartenstein Could Be Asked To Step Into New Role For Thunder In The Upcoming Series
Oklahoma City’s big man might have to adapt to an unfamiliar role. The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for their second Western Conference Finals appearance in a row and are looking to leave it victorious, just like last year.
Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / May 15
Jalen Williams says he's 'healthy' ahead of Western Conference Finals
Thunder star Jalen Williams provided an update on his return from a left hamstring strain.
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