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Mark Daigneault’s silver lining from Thunder losing Game 4 against the Spurs

For Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, his team is approaching the point of his Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs, where the team that wants it most will most likely win two of the next three games.

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Jalen Williams Questionable For Game 5; Ajay Mitchell Out

The Thunder have listed Jalen Williams as questionable for Tuesday’s critical Game 5 against the Spurs, tweets Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. Williams’ official injury designation is left hamstring strain injury management.

Ajay Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell already ruled out for Game 5 with calf injury

The Oklahoma City Thunder were without Ajay Mitchell in the 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs due to a calf injury he’s had throughout the Western Conference Finals.

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 25

In pivotal Game 5, Thunder aim to be early aggressor vs. Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs have gotten off to big starts in each of the last two games of the Western Conference finals. Heading into Game 5 on Tuesday with the seven-game series deadlocked at 2, the host Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to reverse that trend.

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How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘lessons from the game’ take after Thunder Game 4 loss to Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will look to course-correct their mistakes in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs when the series shifts to the Paycom Center on Tuesday.

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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.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Chris Broussard calls out Chet Holmgren for ‘not getting it done’ vs. Spurs

On Monday’s edition of FS1’s First Things First , Chris Broussard did not mince words about the play of Chet Holmgren in the Thunder’s Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 25

OKC Thunder May Need More Playmaking From Frontcourt to Beat Spurs

Oklahoma City’s offense was rough in Game 4, and it might need some of its big creators to step up. On Sunday night, the Thunder fell 103-82 to the San Antonio Spurs, which tied the Western Conference Finals at two games apiece.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / May 25

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gives Eyebrow Raising Reaction About Chet Holmgren’s Struggles vs Spurs

A year ago, Chet Holmgren was delivering breakout performances on the Western Conference Finals stage. Now, against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, the Thunder big man is fighting through the toughest offensive stretch of his postseason.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Thunder rumors: Will OKC look to replace Lu Dort in NBA Draft with NCAA champion?

Even if the Oklahoma City Thunder outlast the San Antonio Spurs and win their second straight NBA championship, difficult decisions are on the horizon.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Thunder rumors: Could OKC trade up in draft for Cam Boozer? NBA executives already dreading this scenario

The Oklahoma City Thunder could be a thorn in the side of the rest of the NBA for a long, long time. As his team battles in the Western Conference Finals, Thunder general manager Sam Presti is undoubtedly working hard to best position OKC once the offseason comes.

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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 / HITC / May 25

Numbers show why Chet Holmgren comparison to Victor Wembanyama no longer works

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren have been linked since the moment the Spurs star entered the NBA. Both were billed as new-age seven-footers, big men with shooting, rim protection and the skills to shift how the position is played.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Trade Jalen Williams for Michael Porter Jr.? ESPN’s OKC-Nets trade idea is bonkers

Yes, the Oklahoma City Thunder are championship contenders for now and the foreseeable future, but one thing that has people concerned is the dreaded second apron and how that could affect the Thunder once their extensions all kick in.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 25

Western Conference Finals Following a Familiar Script for OKC Thunder

In Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, San Antonio Spurs took away any momentum the Oklahoma City Thunder gained from Game 3. The Spurs 21-point win knotted the series at two games apiece heading back to OKC, where two of the matchup's final three contests will be played.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 25

OKC Thunder's 3-Point Issues Highlight Game 4 Struggles vs. Spurs

Oklahoma City is even again in the Western Conference Finals, and some better outside shooting will be crucial to winning the series. On Sunday night, the Thunder had an opportunity to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Thunder’s Game 4 flop vs. Spurs shows they were wrong about unbeatable depth

Heading into the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder had yet to lose a playoff game. They swept each of their first two postseason matchups in defense of their first NBA championship.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

3 Thunder most to blame for shocking Game 4 no-show vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Game 4 with an edge over the San Antonio Spurs after winning Game 3, but they were not able to capitalize. The Spurs walked out with a dominant 102-83 win, and now it feels like they have the momentum as they head on the road for Game 4.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Why Brian Windhorst is sounding ‘alarm’ for Thunder after Game 4 debacle vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have no time to wallow in their loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 in the Western Conference Finals. They need to dust it off and play better in Game 5 at Paycom Center on Tuesday, although it is easier said than done.

Chet Holmgren News / AirJordanChronicles / May 25

Thunder Still Trying to Solve Chet Holmgren’s Season Long Problem vs Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the highest-quality rosters in the Western Conference, but there’s one thing that will not go away. Chet Holmgren, their second-best player on paper, keeps going quiet at the worst possible moments.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 25

The Thunder's Turnover Troubles Hendered Their Game 4 Performance

The Spurs seemed to take a note out of the Thunder’s book in Game 4. The Western Conference Finals are turning into a heavyweight battle with Oklahoma City and San Antonio continuing to trade blows.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Harrison Barnes Walking Into Thunder Huddle Triggers Bizarre Alex Caruso Reaction

In Game 4, the Oklahoma City Thunder mostly played catch-up against the red-hot San Antonio Spurs. That’s why it was not surprising that when Harrison Barnes tried to infiltrate the Thunder’s huddle, he was met by a shove from Alex Caruso.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / May 24

Jalen Williams Out For Game 4

The Thunder will once again be short-handed in Game 4, as Jalen Williams has been downgraded to out with hamstring soreness, Rylan Stiles of Locked On Thunder notes (via Twitter).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / May 23

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (calf) ruled out for Game 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder have ruled guard Ajay Mitchell out for Sunday's Western Conference finals' Game 4 due to a right calf strain. Mitchell, a second-year player who has started in place of All-Star Jalen Williams seven times through the first three rounds of the postseason, suffered the injury late in Game 2 in Oklahoma City.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 23

Concerning Thunder injury update puts pressure on SGA in Game 4

Concerning Thunder injury update puts pressure on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in WCF Game 4

The 2025-26 NBA MVP is going to have to play like it in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.

Multiple bench players set playoff career-highs in Thunder's Game 3 win

Heated altercation halts play in Game 3 of Spurs-Thunder

Winners, losers from Spurs-Thunder Game 3

Victor Wembanyama explains why he thinks he failed in Game 3

Anthony Edwards reacts to Victor Wembanyama's ejection

Edwards explains why he congratulated Spurs early in playoff loss

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.

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Heated altercation halts play in Game 3 of Spurs-Thunder

De’Aaron Fox limps off Game 3 court in serious pain

Fox's absence loomed large in Spurs' Game 2 loss

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passes Thunder legend in Game 2 win

Victor Wembanyama a unanimous All-Defensive first-team selection

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 23

Thunder storm back to take Game 3 over Spurs

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Thunder storm back to take Game 3

The Oklahoma City Thunder weathered a 15-0 run to start Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, then Riverwalked all over the San Antonio Spurs to come away with a 123-108 win and a 2-1 series lead.

Multiple bench players set playoff career-highs in Thunder's Game 3 win

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