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San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 23

Spurs vs. Thunder player grades: San Antonio’s bench struggles in Game Three loss

For the first time in the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs trail the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a wild Game One victory, the Spurs lost two straight, including a 123-108 loss at home in Game Three.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 23

Box Grades: Cracks emerge as Spurs yield homecourt to Thunder

After an awesome start, this game was about as enjoyable as having all of one’s teeth pulled. It is important to remember that we’re effectively back to being “on serve,” in the sense that the series is exactly where it would be had homecourt held for everyone.

Victor Wembanyama News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Victor Wembanyama Left Searching for Answers After Spurs’ Game 3 Loss

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued to extend their lead in the series with a Game 3 win against the San Antonio Spurs. While the loss was evidently frustrating for Victor Wembanyama, he addressed the reason behind the Thunder’s back-to-back wins.

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San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / May 23

Devin Vassell draws clear line after Stephon Castle foul controversy

Devin Vassell did not need to turn the Stephon Castle incident into something bigger than it was. His comments served a different purpose, drawing a clear line between normal playoff contact and a play he felt crossed into dangerous territory.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 23

Stephen A. Smith wonders if Thunder figured out Victor Wembanyama in Game 3

The San Antonio Spurs lost a tough Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. San Antonio is now down in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals, 2-1. ESPN personality Stephen A.

NBA News / HITC / May 23

Dylan Harper’s father wants brutal punishment for NBA players who flop

Ron Harper did not hide his frustration with NBA players who exaggerate contact during the San Antonio Spurs’ Western Conference Finals battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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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.

San Antonio Spurs News / AirJordanChronicles / May 23

Mitch Johnson Blames Spurs’ ‘Undisciplined’ Defense for SGA’s Free Throws in Game 3

After defeating the OKC Thunder in Game 1 in Oklahoma, the San Antonio Spurs seem to be losing their edge in this series. Despite having the second-best

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San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson Shares Update on De'Aaron Fox After Injury Scare in Game 3

De'Aaron Fox played in his first conference finals appearance on Friday, after missing Games 1 and 2 for the San Antonio Spurs due to a right high ankle sprain.

Victor Wembanyama News / EssentiallySports / May 23

'I Feel Like I Have Trouble': Victor Wembanyama Shares Worrying Admission After Spurs Fall 2–1 to Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs raced to an early 15-0 run in the first quarter. But the reigning champions came prepared and went on a 58-36 run of their own by halftime.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / May 23

Spurs’ hot start fades as Thunder rally for Game 3 win, series lead

The fiesta party lasted just five minutes inside the Frost Bank Center on Friday night. For the few minutes of Game 3, it felt like the San Antonio Spurs were going to take full control of the Western Conference Finals.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson Addresses 'Undisciplined' Fouling on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 3 Loss

The San Antonio Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, 123-108, and are now down 2-1 in the Western Conference finals. Two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over for the Thunder with his 33-point performance.

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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Victor Wembanyama a unanimous All-Defensive first-team selection

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

Spurs nearly make NBA history with 15-0 Game 3 run vs. Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs went back home with a strong sense of urgency. After blowing Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, they had to set the tone from the jump on Friday.

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.

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

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Carter Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Spurs player addresses Carter Bryant’s mid-game bathroom video in Game 2 vs. Thunder

One of Carter Bryant’s San Antonio Spurs teammates has come to his defense after his bathroom break in Game 2 went absolutely viral. Bryant became a trending topic online when a video of him conducting some bathroom business in the middle of Wednesday’s Western Conference Finals matchup made waves.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 22

De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper To Play In Game 3; Jalen Williams Out

The Spurs’ backcourt will be fully healthy for Game 3 in San Antonio on Friday, as ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper have both been cleared to play (Twitter link).

San Antonio Spurs News / The Lead / May 22

Stephon Castle Shouldn’t Be Turning the Ball Over This Much

Since the Spurs drafted him in 2024, it has been undeniable that Stephon Castle has been a force of nature. Last season, on a Spurs team that finished with 48 losses and injuries to star players Victor Wembanyama and DeAaron Fox, the UConn guard had an opportunity to shine and took it.

Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Spurs player wants team to ‘hit back’ over Victor Wembanyama’s treatment

A San Antonio Spurs player thinks it is time his team pays back the Oklahoma City Thunder for what he sees as overly physical defense against star center Victor Wembanyama.

San Antonio Spurs News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Spurs Facing Pivotal Game 3 With Harper’s Status Hanging in the Balance

The San Antonio Spurs walked off the floor after Game 2 in Oklahoma City knowing they were heading home with more questions than answers. And none looms larger than the one surrounding rookie guard Harper, whose availability for Game 3 has become the emotional center of this Western Conference Finals matchup.

Dylan Harper News / HITC / May 22

Dylan Harper injury update gives Spurs huge Game 3 boost

Dylan Harper is not yet confirmed to play for the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the latest injury news has changed the tone of the series.