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What Avalanche star Cale Makar said about Game 3 disaster after injury return

The Colorado Avalanche stunningly dropped the first two games of the Western Conference Finals at home against the Vegas Golden Knights, but the return of star defenseman Cale Makar seemed to energize them in Game 3. Makar missed the first two games of the series with a shoulder injury, but he helped the Avs get […] The post What Avalanche star Cale Makar said about Game 3 disaster after injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stumped by Chet Holmgren question

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is finding things difficult against the San Antonio Spurs. And he’s finding it difficult to answer questions about his teammates in postgame interviews. After OKC’s Game 2 victory in San Antonio to level the Western Conference Finals, SGA was asked about the defensive impact of Isaiah Hartenstein against Victor Wembanyama. However, instead of…

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops mic on half-court heave that took Thunder’s soul

Most fans are in awe at how 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are seizing the moment during the 2026 NBA playoffs, but it is their ability to swiftly respond to adversity that is arguably most noteworthy. Aside from De’Aaron Fox, the core members of this team had never competed on the postseason […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops mic on half-court heave that took Thunder’s soul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama had a great quote about his halfcourt shot

Victor Wembanyama was all business in Game 4 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals. Perhaps nothing encapsulated that mindset of the San Antonio Spurs star big man more than what he told a reporter who asked him after the game about his viral buzzer-beating 3-point basket from halfcourt to punctuate the first half against the … The post Victor Wembanyama had a great quote about his halfcourt shot appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs Carter Bryant Looked Ready to Cry After Mitch Johnson’s Furious Outburst

The San Antonio Spurs are in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Game 4 had plenty of basketball drama. But one moment near the end of the third quarter caught everyone’s attention.Bryant had charged into Thunder big man Jaylin Williams, turning the ball over with the Spurs already leading 72-47 in […] The post Spurs Carter Bryant Looked Ready to Cry After Mitch Johnson’s Furious Outburst appeared first on HEAVY.

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How Gregg Popovich Lit a Fire Under Spurs Before Game 4 Win

De'Aaron Fox revealed how instrumental Gregg Popovich was to the San Antonio Spurs' Sunday Game 4 win. All it took was one fiery speech from the legendary bench boss. San Antonio evened the Western Conference Finals series at 2-2 with a dominant 103-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.  ...

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John Tortorella Says Vegas ‘Showed Some Balls’ Against Avs

Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella said that his team “showed some balls” in their Game 3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Golden Knights entered the Western Conference Finals against the Avs as the underdog, but they have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the series and are on the verge of not […] The post John Tortorella Says Vegas ‘Showed Some Balls’ Against Avs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander Announces Game Plan To Get All-NBA Star Going

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been doing the heavy lifting in the Thunder’s offense, especially as the team continues to deal with injuries from his co-star Jalen Williams and another offensive initiator, Ajay Mitchell. After Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs, help for Gilgeous-Alexander is needed more than ever.  In Game 4, Gilgeous-Alexander, […] The post Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander Announces Game Plan To Get All-NBA Star Going appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jared Bednar Explains Why Avs Are in 0-3 Hole to Golden Knights

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar explained why his team is in a 0-3 hole against the Vegas Golden Knights.The Golden Knights defeated the Avs 5-3 in Game 3 on Sunday night to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals. For an Avs team that finished first place in the […] The post Jared Bednar Explains Why Avs Are in 0-3 Hole to Golden Knights appeared first on HEAVY.

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San Antonio Spurs Now 1-0 When Blessed By Nuns

The San Antonio Spurs had a heavenly boost in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals as nuns blessed one of their players before dominating the OKC Thunder, 103-82, to tie the series.  Nuns from the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco in San Antonio were in the building during the game. They even blessed […] The post San Antonio Spurs Now 1-0 When Blessed By Nuns appeared first on HEAVY.

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Spurs’ Devin Vassell talks response to Thunder’s physicality

It’s no secret that the Oklahoma City Thunder play with a physical brand of basketball. They’ve embraced this bruising identity, that sometimes they get away with the kind of physical contact that toes the line between legal and illegal. There have certainly been stretches in their Western Conference Finals clash against the San Antonio Spurs […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell talks response to Thunder’s physicality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luke Kornet’s perfect reaction to nuns’ gesture in Spurs-Thunder Game 4

The San Antonio Spurs probably did not need it, but it is never bad to receive divine intervention. Just ask Luke Kornet. Before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center on Sunday, a group of nuns blessed Kornet with a brief prayer. Hey, it is the […] The post Luke Kornet’s perfect reaction to nuns’ gesture in Spurs-Thunder Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs rookie looked like he was crying after getting yelled at in Game 4

San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant got emotional on Sunday after committing a mistake in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Bryant got a stern talking-to from head coach Mitch Johnson after he charged into Oklahoma City Thunder big man Jaylin Williams for a turnover with the Spurs leading 72-47 in the third quarter. … The post Spurs rookie looked like he was crying after getting yelled at in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder news: SGA makes a Chet Holmgren promise after Game 4 loss to Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is arguably the most unstoppable offensive force in today’s NBA. Allegations of being the NBA’s most prominent flopper notwithstanding, Gilgeous-Alexander can get to his spots at will and punish defenders like no other. But even the best players in the league need help, and this was ever so apparent in the Thunder’s 103-82 […] The post Thunder news: SGA makes a Chet Holmgren promise after Game 4 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox confirms 1 truth about Victor Wembanyama after tying Thunder series

When De’Aaron Fox was traded to the San Antonio Spurs via a three-team deal in the middle of the season in 2025, he knew he finally had a chance to compete for a title after a string of disappointments with the Sacramento Kings. Fox arrived in the second year of Victor Wembanyama, and he quickly […] The post Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox confirms 1 truth about Victor Wembanyama after tying Thunder series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault had hilarious exchange with reporter after Game 4 loss

The Oklahoma City Thunder, for as elite of a roster as they have a built, are still susceptible to the occasional off-night. Any team in the NBA is, regardless of caliber. But the Thunder have been so dominant that it can be a bit stunning to fans when they struggle the way they did on […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault had hilarious exchange with reporter after Game 4 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs Hold Thunder To Worst Performance in 4 Years in Game 4 of West Finals

The San Antonio Spurs put on a defensive masterclass in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, beating the Thunder, 103-82, on Sunday night.  The Thunder looked flat all night and was out of rhythm against the Spurs’ defense en route to tying the series.  According to ESPN, the Spurs held the Thunder to their […] The post Spurs Hold Thunder To Worst Performance in 4 Years in Game 4 of West Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mitch Johnson’s bold Devin Vassell praise will fire up Spurs fans

The San Antonio Spurs stood on business in Game 4 and rolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder, 103-82, at Frost Bank Center on Sunday to even up the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. The Spurs had another strong start behind the two-way dominance of Victor Wembanyama. Unlike in Game 3, they did not lose control, […] The post Mitch Johnson’s bold Devin Vassell praise will fire up Spurs fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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