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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson addresses Stephon Castle issue that’s hurting team

The San Antonio Spurs left the Paycom Center with a tied series, but they also left with a glaring issue that needs immediate fixing. Following a hard-fought 122-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 on Wednesday night, Spurs interim head coach Mitch Johnson addressed the elephant in the room: guard Stephon Castle’s […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson addresses Stephon Castle issue that’s hurting team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder guard Alex Caruso perfectly sums up playing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso perfectly summarized what it is like playing alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander following Wednesday night’s 122-113 Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. The veteran guard publicly backed the reigning back-to-back NBA MVP after Gilgeous-Alexander responded from a difficult Game 1 performance with another dominant […] The post Thunder guard Alex Caruso perfectly sums up playing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Alex Caruso issues blunt message about harsh playoff reality

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Game 2’s 122-113 win against the San Antonio Spurs, tying the Western Conference Finals, 1-1, Alex Caruso explained why there is no room for trepidation at this level of competition. While Isaiah Hartenstein helped the Thunder to victory, containing Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-high 30 points put the finishing touches […] The post Thunder’s Alex Caruso issues blunt message about harsh playoff reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein shares true feelings on big Game 2 minutes swing

Isaiah Hartenstein was left ruminating on his miscues after being benched in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Hartenstein was manhandled by Victor Wembanyama, who had a field day with 41 points and 24 rebounds in their nail-biting escape in double overtime. So […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein shares true feelings on big Game 2 minutes swing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals what caused subpar Game 1 effort

The Oklahoma City Thunder evened up the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night, and newly crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the biggest reason why. Following a relatively quiet showing in the series opener, Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back in a massive way during Game 2. The superstar guard paced Oklahoma City to a crucial 122-113 victory over […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals what caused subpar Game 1 effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Stephon Castle opens up on costly mistakes in Game 2 loss to Thunder

The shorthanded San Antonio Spurs nearly stole another game on the road, but a wave of turnovers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s bounce-back performance proved too much in a 122-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. With De’Aaron Fox out again because of right ankle soreness, […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle opens up on costly mistakes in Game 2 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops truth bomb amid Jalen Williams injury

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the likelihood of losing his starting forward, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to Jalen Williams’ left hamstring injury in Game 2. After a 122-113 win against the San Antonio Spurs, Gilgeous-Alexander looked ahead to the Thunder potentially playing the rest of the Western Conference Finals without Williams. “I don’t […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops truth bomb amid Jalen Williams injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs HC Mitch Johnson’s silence on Dylan Harper’s injury will worry fans

The San Antonio Spurs dropped Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-113 on Wednesday night, but they will come out of it feeling like they lost more than just a game. Dylan Harper, the rookie who has taken the NBA world by storm in these playoffs, left the game with a leg injury and […] The post Spurs HC Mitch Johnson’s silence on Dylan Harper’s injury will worry fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs HC Mitch Johnson shares ‘tough’ De’Aaron Fox injury update after Game 2

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson addressed the team’s growing injury concerns following Wednesday night’s 122-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs played without star guard De’Aaron Fox because of an ankle injury and later lost rookie standout Dylan Harper, who exited the game […] The post Spurs HC Mitch Johnson shares ‘tough’ De’Aaron Fox injury update after Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren keeps it real on Victor Wembanyama after 2 WCF games

In a series seemingly designed in a lab to create intriguing storylines for NBA fans casual and hardcore alike, the most compelling has arguably been the matchup between ascending centers Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Widely considered the two very best young bigs in basketball right now, Holmgren’s Thunder were able to capture Game 2 […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren keeps it real on Victor Wembanyama after 2 WCF games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shouts out ‘monster competitor’ after Game 2 win vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder made sure that they would not disappoint the home crowd for the second time as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 122-113, in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on Wednesday. The Thunder tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Game 3 will move to Frost Bank Center […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shouts out ‘monster competitor’ after Game 2 win vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 players Rockets must trade after ugly playoff series loss to Lakers

A few weeks have passed since the Houston Rockets’ 2025-26 campaign came to a dispiriting end at the hands of the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers. This made it two straight first-round exits for a Rockets team that was aggressive this past offseason when they traded Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick of […] The post 2 players Rockets must trade after ugly playoff series loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clears the air on viral comment about Isaiah Hartenstein

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clarified a viral postgame comment about teammate Isaiah Hartenstein following Wednesday night’s 122-113 Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. The reigning back-to-back NBA MVP initially appeared to question Hartenstein’s defensive impact vs. Victor Wembanyama before quickly explaining he misunderstood the reporter’s question […] The post Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clears the air on viral comment about Isaiah Hartenstein appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic doubles down on huge offseason basketball decision

After spending last summer recalibrating his physique, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will now spend the offseason recovering from a hamstring injury, which kept him sidelined in the playoffs. The Lakers were eliminated in the second round after getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles badly needed Doncic, but he could not […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic doubles down on huge offseason basketball decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault breaks down why he loves Isaiah Hartenstein

After only playing Isaiah Hartenstein for 12 minutes in Game 1, the Oklahoma City Thunder had to turn to their traditional center in a major way in Game 2, scoring 10 points in 27 minutes of action while working the boards and playing physical defense against the San Antonio Spurs. Discussing what Hartenstein brings to […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault breaks down why he loves Isaiah Hartenstein appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama on ‘most frustrating’ part of Game 2 loss vs. Thunder

After stealing Game 1 on the road in Oklahoma City, the San Antonio Spurs failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity to take a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Thunder heading back home. Instead, the defending champs responded with an impressive performance to get a 122-113 win and even things up at one game […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama on ‘most frustrating’ part of Game 2 loss vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham leaves Blue Jays clash with concerning injury

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham exited Wednesday night’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays with what the club described as left knee discomfort. The injury concern comes during a crucial early-season stretch for the Yankees, who entered play second in the American League East at 30-19, trailing the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays. Grisham’s […] The post Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham leaves Blue Jays clash with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama sounds off on what needs to improve after Game 2 loss

The Western Conference Finals are officially a dogfight, and San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama isn’t pulling any punches about what went wrong. Following a grueling 122-113 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, the French phenom was brutally honest about his team’s execution. With the series now knotted up at […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama sounds off on what needs to improve after Game 2 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals 2 feel bad factors vs. Victor Wembanyama from Game 1

After watching San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama get pretty much whatever he wanted Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Mark Daigneault went back to the drawing board to try to slow the 7-foot-4 sensation down in Game 2. To Daigneault’s credit, the Thunder were able to hold Wemby under 30, finishing third on […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals 2 feel bad factors vs. Victor Wembanyama from Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ariel Atkins set to return to Sparks’ lineup after concussion protocol stint

The Los Angeles Sparks are looking to get back in the win column as they embark on a four-game road trip, beginning with a matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. And it appears as if the Sparks will have reinforcements on the injury front in the form of starting shooting guard Ariel Atkins who […] The post Ariel Atkins set to return to Sparks’ lineup after concussion protocol stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals what he liked about Zach Thornton’s big-league debut

The New York Mets continue searching for answers during a difficult 2026 season, but manager Carlos Mendoza saw encouraging signs from Zach Thornton during the rookie’s major league debut. Despite Wednesday’s 8-4 loss vs. the Washington Nationals, Thornton’s composure became one of the main storylines following the game at Nationals Park. Thornton entered the outing […] The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals what he liked about Zach Thornton’s big-league debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Post-Game 2 Jalen Williams injury update will keep Thunder fans up all night

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams cannot seem to catch a break this season. After returning from a six-game absence in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Williams was forced to exit in Game 2 on Wednesday after aggravating his hamstring injury in the first quarter. He did not […] The post Post-Game 2 Jalen Williams injury update will keep Thunder fans up all night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lions sign ex-Dolphins, Cowboys receiver

The Detroit Lions offense gained another veteran target Wednesday with the signing of Cedrick Wilson Jr. The 30-year-old wide receiver joins Detroit after spending the 2025 season with the Miami Dolphins, where he appeared in 10 games and made five starts. He finished last year with five receptions for 44 yards on nine targets while […] The post Lions sign ex-Dolphins, Cowboys receiver appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s immediate reaction to Game 2 win vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lock in after meeting his former coach John Calipari pregame. SGA delivered 30 points in 38 minutes to top the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 Wednesday. The victory ensures there will be no sweep of the Thunder in these NBA Playoffs. SGA and the defending champs needed to shake […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s immediate reaction to Game 2 win vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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