Lessons from Spurs-Thunder, Game 3: Jared McCain, OKC's options and fatigue all around
The Western Conference Finals has gone all trench-warfare, with the loser looking like whoever runs out of ideas first. Right now, OKC just has more ideas.

The Western Conference Finals has gone all trench-warfare, with the loser looking like whoever runs out of ideas first. Right now, OKC just has more ideas.

They turned a lot of heads.

The former DPOY thinks that Victor Wembanyama has been on the receiving end of extreme physicality in the Thunder-Spurs series.

Jared McCain’s 24-point burst off the bench and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominant double-double pushed the Thunder past the Spurs for a crucial 2-1 WCF lead.

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. The Spurs couldn’t take advantage of the home crowd ...

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. Smith thinks the Thunder might have a good strategy to stop Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama. “The physicality that Oklahoma City was throwing […] The post Stephen A. Smith wonders if Thunder figured out Victor Wembanyama in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Playoff pressure often brings hindsight conversations, and this NBA postseason has been no exception. One of the recurring themes is how players once limited to smaller roles can suddenly thrive in new situations. That’s exactly what’s happening with former Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain, who is flourishing in a larger role with the Oklahoma City […] The post Ex-76ers star Jared McCain’s stat proves Daryl Morey didn’t ‘sell low’ on Thunder sniper appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama admitted he’s struggling to elevate teammates after the Spurs fell behind the OKC Thunder 2-1 in the WCF despite his explosive Game 1 heroics.

The Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals Friday. The Spurs were out to a 15-0 start, before the Thunder finally got going. Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed how his team got back into it. “We just got to go out […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals how Thunder overcame 15-0 Game 3 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA fans erupted after Alex Caruso drew a controversial foul on Stephon Castle during Thunder vs Spurs, sparking outrage over the referee’s questionable second-quarter decision.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs continue their Western Conference Finals showdown, complaints about the officiating are only getting louder. Friday night’s Game 3, which Oklahoma City eventually won 123-108 to reclaim home-court advantage, brought criticism from several sports personalities. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was among those who took issue […] The post Damian Lillard shades referees for ‘doin too much’ in Thunder-Spurs Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reggie Miller shut down growing “flopper” criticism around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, defending the Thunder superstar’s style and praising his dominant MVP-level performances despite foul-baiting accusations.

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s success this postseason can be largely attributed their their ridiculously deep bench. In a league where 7 or 8 people usually play big minutes in the postseason, OKC often has 10 or 11 players playing meaningful minutes in the postseason. One of these bench stars is a recent pickup this season: […] The post Jared McCain shares key to quickly fitting in with Thunder after 76ers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

San Antonio Spurs suffer a historic Game 3 collapse against the Thunder, prompting Victor Wembanyama to shoulder the blame.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said the “flopper” chants from Spurs fans did not affect him after the Thunder star helped Oklahoma City rally past San Antonio in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

After winning Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, many expected the Oklahoma City Thunder to come out strong in Game 3. Facing their rivals in enemy territory, the defending champions had to jump out to an early lead. Thunder fans were eager to see their team’s response to what […] The post Thunder center Jaylin Williams’ hilarious 4-word reaction to 15-0 start vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Damian Lillard once again grabbed attention from afar after reacting to the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 controversy.

A number of sports personalities have weighed in on the officiating in the Thunder-Spurs series.

Isaiah Joe tested the OKC coaches' attention with a faking attempt to join the alteration.

De'Aaron Fox injury update: Spurs guard goes down after re-injuring his right ankle in Game 3.

A tense moment unfolded in Spurs vs. Thunder Game 3 between Ajay Mitchell and Devin Vassell after Stephon Castle was fouled by the Oklahoma City guard.

Mark Daigneault had immense praise for Jared McCain following his excellent performance off the bench in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals on Friday night. McCain is going through the second year of his young NBA career, his first with the Thunder. He started […] The post Thunder HC Mark Daigneault commends Jared McCain’s playoff confidence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had high praises to share about teammates Alex Caruso and Jared McCain following their performances off the bench in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Going into the contest, Oklahoma City was even at one game apiece with San Antonio. The Thunder lost the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not surprised by Alex Caruso, Jared McCain in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Damian Lillard and Magic Johnson headline NBA reactions after the Thunder erase an early deficit to win Game 3 vs. the Spurs.
