Spurs, Thunder run it back after classic

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Tonight, Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs are back in Oklahoma City for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals towards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder, squaring off once more after a double-overtime classic in Game 1.

What we find out about Wednesday’s recreation:

• Teams that take a 2-0 lead within the NBA Playoffs have gone on to win their collection 92.6% of the time.

MAY 20, 2026 / 9:02 ET

Wembanyama re-enters recreation; Thunder discover depth

25-all with 1:24 to go within the first quarter. Chet Holmgren, who simply knocked down a game-tying 3-pointer, is now matched up with Victor Wembanyama.

Keep a watch on Jared McCain (3 pts, 2 ast) — the Duke product is taking part in with fireplace in his stomach thus far on this collection, going to the Spurs’ younger guards.

MAY 20, 2026 / 8:50 ET

The first subs

The Thunder have substituted in Jaylin Williams and Alex Caruso, eradicating Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren. The Spurs have put in Luke Kornet and Keldon Johnson, eradicating Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie.

J-Will instantly hit a 3-pointer. He was efficient within the common season towards the Spurs, posting a pair of double-doubles.

On the following possession, the Thunder put in Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain, eradicating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Williams, whereas the Spurs swapped Carter Bryant for Dylan Harper.

Interesting to see SGA take a relaxation early — perhaps avoiding the wear-and-tear of Bryant, who had strong stress protection in Game 1?

14-all with 6:13 to go within the first.

MAY 20, 2026 / 8:42 ET

Dylan Harper on the assault

10-9 Spurs with 8:59 to go within the first, as Dylan Harper slashes to the rim, bumping Lu Dort out of the best way for the end.

It’s exhausting to try this to the stout-bodied Dort — the rook has actual athletic skill.

On the opposite aspect, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (4 pts) has discovered his contact within the midrange early, fading away from Stephon Castle to stay a couple of bounce photographs.

They’ve been powerful, contested seems, however SGA could make these look simple.

MAY 20, 2026 / 8:15 ET

Your Kia All-Rookie groups

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—NBA (@NBA) May 21, 2026

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MAY 20, 2026 / 7:35 ET

Fox out once more

Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox is predicted to overlook his second consecutive contest in Game 2 tonight towards the Oklahoma City Thunder as a result of a proper excessive ankle sprain, sources inform ESPN.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 20, 2026

Expect Dylan Harper, who put up 24 factors, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and seven steals in Game 1, to exchange Fox within the beginning lineup. Harper’s rim stress could also be superior at this level — he is usually a pressure on the market.

MAY 20, 2026 / 6:00 ET

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals tonight on NBC and Peacock.

San Antonio:

• PG De’Aaron Fox
  • Fox is questionable for tonight’s contest after lacking Game 1. If wholesome, his pace and quickness might problem OKC’s protection, however he’ll have to carry off Dylan Harper, who starred for the Spurs within the first recreation of the collection.
• SG Stephon Castle
  • Castle put up 17 factors and 11 assists in Game 1, but additionally dedicated 11 turnovers. If he can lower down on these in Game 2, it’ll go a good distance.
• SF Devin Vassell
  • Vassell, Castle and Carter Bryant offered glorious protection on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1, with Vassell knocking in a couple of well timed 3-pointers as effectively.
• PF Julian Champagnie
  • The St. John’s product logged 44:06 in Game 1, hanging ably towards the various Thunder assault.
• C Victor Wembanyama
  • 41 factors, 24 rebounds, Steph Curry-summoning 3-pointer. It’d be exhausting for The Alien to prime his Game 1 efficiency, however I’m excited to see him strive.

Oklahoma City:

• PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • SGA by no means regarded comfy in Game 1, placing up 24 factors (and 12 assists) on 23 photographs. The presence of Victor Wembanyama cuts off his driving lanes, and the Spurs are rank sufficient to hassle his stepback jumpers.
• SG Luguentz Dort
  • We’ll see who Mark Daigneault chooses on this spot. Dort, Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Jared McCain all had moments in Game 1.
• SF Jalen Williams
  • Williams returned with aggression on offense, placing up 26 factors on 25 photographs, however a restricted skill to have an effect on Victor Wembanyama on protection.
• PF Chet Holmgren
  • Wherefore artwork thou, Chet? The Thunder wants greater than 8 factors and eight rebounds from their unicorn large man.
• Isaiah Hartenstein
  • I might have an interest to see if Hartenstein might give Wembanyama any hassle. He misplaced minutes to Alex Caruso in Game 1, who was stellar, however ended up battling Luke Kornet to restricted influence.

MAY 20, 2026 / 5:45 ET

Wednesday’s damage report

De’Aaron Fox is questionable for the Spurs, whereas Thomas Sorber is out for the Thunder.