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Kendrick Perkins accused Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama of being ‘punked’ by Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs are suddenly facing immense pressure after a crushing 127-114 Game 5 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It shifted the Western Conference Finals firmly in OKC’s favor. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins watsed no time delivering a brutally direct assessment of Victor Wembanyama’s performance. “I can’t believe I’m about to say this, […] The post Kendrick Perkins accused Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama of being ‘punked’ by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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’s Isaiah Hartenstein gets an earful from Spurs fans before Game 3

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday. In what could be a pivotal matchup for the series, Spurs fans are making sure to do their best to get into Isaiah Hartenstein’s head before the 8:30 p.m. EST tip-off. While the Thunder […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein gets an earful from Spurs fans before Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Referees, Injuries, And More About Spurs-Thunder Game 3 of West Finals

The San Antonio Spurs will be hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first time in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday night.  The series has been a barnburner so far, with the first game ending in double overtime that went in favor of the Spurs, before a thrilling Game 2 that […] The post Referees, Injuries, And More About Spurs-Thunder Game 3 of West Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 3 prediction, odds, pick

The San Antonio Spurs accomplished what they wanted to when they split the first two games of the Western Conference Finals that were played in Oklahoma City. The defending NBA champion Thunder had come into the series with a perfect 8-0 record through the first two rounds against the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, […] The post Thunder vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 3 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"I've been kissed harder" – Charles Barkley says people are overreacting to Isaiah Hartenstein's defense on Victor Wembanyama – Basketball Network

"I've been kissed harder" - Charles Barkley says people are overreacting to Isaiah Hartenstein's defense on Victor Wembanyama  Basketball Network

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Isaiah Hartenstein reveals the ‘promise’ that led to him joining the Thunder after beating Spurs in Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY — When Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2024, GM Sam Presti made a promise to his new center. It had nothing to do with any assigned role from coach Mark Daigneault. Plucking the experienced 7-footer from the New York Knicks to add Hartenstein […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein reveals the ‘promise’ that led to him joining the Thunder after beating Spurs in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bryan Curtis has the solution for boring NBA postgame interviews

After Wednesday’s Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander caused a stir when he seemingly said something extremely honest during the post-game interview. SGA appeared to call out his teammate, Isaiah Hartenstein, saying that his defensive effort against Victor Wembanyama wasn’t as good as it seemed. He would…

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Games 1,2 show glaring Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama factor that’s troubling Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs dropped Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 122-113, tying things up at one game apiece. Victor Wembanyama was mostly held in check, at least by his standards, in this one, scoring 21 points on the evening and taking […] The post Games 1,2 show glaring Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama factor that’s troubling Thunder 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 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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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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Thunder Unlocks Key Matchup Against Wembanyama in Game 2

The OKC Thunder contained Victor Wembanyama in Game 2 en route to tying the Western Conference Finals series, 122-113, on Wednesday night.  Among the adjustments the Thunder made in the game was putting Isaiah Hartenstein on Wembanyama, giving the Spurs superstar a big body to deal with for most stretches of the game.  Thunder head […] The post Thunder Unlocks Key Matchup Against Wembanyama in Game 2 appeared first on HEAVY.

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