The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the Western Conference Finals at 1-1 with a 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 30 points, while the Thunder's bench outscored San Antonio’s 57-25. Oklahoma City also converted 27 points off turnovers compared to the Spurs’ 10.
SGA was the difference in Game 2, carrying the Thunder through a physical matchup. His 30-point performance came on 11-for-20 shooting, including 4 three-pointers. Alex Caruso chipped in with 17 points off the bench, part of a dominant Thunder second unit that helped tilt the game in their favor.
San Antonio’s Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama kept the Spurs in the game. Castle finished with a team-high 25 points, while Wembanyama recorded 21 points, 17 rebounds, and four blocks. Despite their efforts, the Spurs lost for the second time in the series and now face a must-win Game 3 in San Antonio.
Coach Mark Daigneault praised his team’s bounce-back effort. "I thought we all played better," Daigneault said. "I had a quiet confidence about that. I didn't know if we'd win or lose the game, but I was pretty sure after watching Game 1 and knowing our team that we were going to come out and play better tonight."
The Thunder improved to 14-5 this season after a loss, showing their resiliency. Their 27-10 edge in points off turnovers was a key factor in the win. Oklahoma City’s defense also forced San Antonio into 16 turnovers.
The Spurs struggled with ball security, a theme that has hurt them in the series. Wembanyama acknowledged the issue after the game. "We've got to help our ballhandlers more and take care of the ball," he said.
Injury concerns also arose during the game. Jalen Williams is set to undergo an MRI on his hamstring on Thursday. Dylan Harper’s injury status remains unclear, as Spurs coach Mitch Johnson provided no updates.
Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals is set for Friday in San Antonio. The Spurs will look to regain momentum on their home court as the series shifts to the Alamo City.
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