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Victor Wembanyama involved in an altercation during Spurs-Thunder game

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The San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder were back at each other’s throats from the very first game of the season. San Antonio and Oklahoma City met on Tuesday to tip off the new NBA season. But in the second quarter at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, some extracurricular activity developed. … The post Victor Wembanyama involved in an altercation during Spurs-Thunder game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still believes in Chet Holmgren despite ‘bad outing’ vs. Spurs

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defended Chet Holmgren after Game 7 of their Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and doubled down on his take during Media Day. Before Holmgren looked back on the Thunder’s season-ending loss, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed his belief in the All-Star forward’s ability to improve […] The post Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still believes in Chet Holmgren despite ‘bad outing’ vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lu Dort traded in blockbuster deal involving former No. 1 pick

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading Lu Dort in a blockbuster three-team trade that also includes a former No. 1 overall pick. Dort is being traded to the Atlanta Hawks, with the Thunder receiving three second-round picks in return. As part of the trade, the Hawks are sending former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to … The post Lu Dort traded in blockbuster deal involving former No. 1 pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder have reportedly made a decision on Chet Holmgren

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Chet Holmgren will not be getting voted off the island just yet. The Oklahoma City Thunder will not be trading away their NBA All-Star big man Holmgren this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported Monday. MacMahon notes that the Thunder continue to believe in Holmgren’s talent, character, and work ethic. Holmgren, still just 24 years … The post Thunder have reportedly made a decision on Chet Holmgren appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs’ Keldon Johnson delivers ‘sink or swim’ message before Game 6 vs. Thunder

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The San Antonio Spurs are heading into a must-win Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with their season on the line after dropping Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night. Now trailing the defending NBA champions 3-2 in the series, the Spurs face elimination on Thursday in San Antonio as they attempt […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson delivers ‘sink or swim’ message before Game 6 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Stephon Castle breaks down how Thunder battled Victor Wembanyama in Game 5

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The Oklahoma City Thunder did far more than simply win Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night. They completely disrupted the San Antonio Spurs offense. Fresh off surrendering 33 points to Victor Wembanyama in a crushing Game 4 defeat, Oklahoma City responded with a dramatically different defensive approach in its 127-114 victory. […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle breaks down how Thunder battled Victor Wembanyama in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylin Williams’ Reaction After Victor Wembanyama Bumped Into Chet Holmgren Steals the Spotlight

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After a timeout was called on the floor in Game 5, Victor Wembanyama intentionally bumped Chet Holmgren on his way to the Spurs bench. Thunder forward Jaylin Williams saw what happened and gave an interesting reaction after the incident.

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Isaiah Hartenstein talks ‘collective approach’ to limiting Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

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The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Tuesday night knowing that allowing Victor Wembanyama to dominate again would likely place their season on the brink. Instead, they delivered one of their most disciplined defensive performances of the postseason. Powered by a suffocating collective effort in the paint, Oklahoma City dismantled the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein talks ‘collective approach’ to limiting Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder forward Chet Holmgren gets real on struggles vs. Spurs

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Chet Holmgren admitted he needed to become more aggressive offensively after helping the Oklahoma City Thunder secure a pivotal Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals Tuesday night. Following Oklahoma City grabbing a 3-2 series lead Tuesday, Holmgren reflected on his approach after finishing with 16 points and […] The post Thunder forward Chet Holmgren gets real on struggles vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Multiple Controversial Calls During Thunder-Spurs Game 5 Has Internet Demanding an Investigation

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Multiple videos featuring Oklahoma City Thunder players trying to sell calls to the referees after Game 5. Many fans are livid about how ugly the officiating was and blasted the Thunder and the refs on X.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault credits Chet Holmgren for having ‘the gas early’ in Game 5

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The Oklahoma City Thunder need just one more win to make the NBA Finals for the second year in a row. The reigning NBA champs took Game 5 of their 2026 Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to the tune of a 127-114 score at Paycom Center in Oklahoma […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault credits Chet Holmgren for having ‘the gas early’ in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Referees botched so many calls that went against the Spurs in Game 5

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The San Antonio Spurs had plenty of legitimate gripes with the officiating on Tuesday during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs came into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s house looking to steal a victory. But there seemed to be a lot of home cooking going on at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. … The post Referees botched so many calls that went against the Spurs in Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA Rule Says Spurs’ Mitch Johnson Was In The Wrong In Heated Game 5 Moment

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson exploded on the sidelines of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals after a controversial fourth-quarter moment.  During the sequence, Johnson was seen signalling for a challenge from the referees after an out-of-bounds call that went the Oklahoma City Thunder’s way.  The referees never gave Johnson the challenge, […] The post NBA Rule Says Spurs’ Mitch Johnson Was In The Wrong In Heated Game 5 Moment appeared first on HEAVY.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso steal momentum with Game 5 Thunder win

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The Oklahoma City Thunder were never going to be rattled despite suffering a blowout loss in Game 4 of their Western Conference Finals clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs roughed them up to the tune of a 103-82 defeat, but the Thunder, taking after the identity of their best player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso steal momentum with Game 5 Thunder win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Johnson Explodes After Spurs Get Robbed by Officials in Game 5 Vs Thunder

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The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have been playing a tight, back-and-forth Western Conference Finals. But in Game 5, the officiating crew became part of the story in the worst way possible.According to video posted by @Rate_the_Refs on X, referee James Capers refused to give Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson a timeout to […] The post Mitch Johnson Explodes After Spurs Get Robbed by Officials in Game 5 Vs Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson loses his mind after Thunder get beneficial out of bounds call

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The San Antonio Spurs are trying to steal another win in enemy territory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, with each team looking to take a pivotal 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference Finalsa. Every call counts for both teams, so it was understandable that San Antonio head coach Mitch Johnson had […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson loses his mind after Thunder get beneficial out of bounds call appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Thunder’s Jaylin Williams stare down Victor Wembanyama after Game 5 3-pointer

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Things are becoming chippier and more personal between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder the deeper the 2026 Western Conference Finals has gone. In Games 3 and 4, with the Thunder visiting the Spurs in Frost Bank Center, Spurs fans were up in arms every time Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his customary trip to […] The post Watch Thunder’s Jaylin Williams stare down Victor Wembanyama after Game 5 3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Alex Caruso suffers scary ankle roll during Game 5 vs. Spurs

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been dealing with injuries in their series against the San Antonio Spurs. They came into both Game 4 and 5 without two of their key starters, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell. Now, one of their key bench pieces might have suffered an injury: Alex Caruso. Caruso seemingly rolled his ankle […] The post Thunder’s Alex Caruso suffers scary ankle roll during Game 5 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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