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Oklahoma
City Thunder
77-21|L10: 9-1
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Antonio Spurs
75-25|L10: 7-3
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SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 4 hours ago
Harper had a monster Game 1 but was forced out of Game 2 after only 25 minutes with what was believed to be a right leg injury. An MRI revealed a right adductor injury, and there’s a chance Harper is forced to sit out Game 3. De’Aaron Fox (ankle) is also questionable, and San Antonio’s backcourt could be shorthanded in a pivotal home showdown. Keldon Johnson and Jordan McLaughlin could be in line for expanded roles, with Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell doing some heavy lifting.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
1 day ago
Harper, who started the first two games of the Western Conference Finals for the injured De’Aaron Fox (ankle), exited Game 2 after playing 25 minutes due to a sore right adductor. How impactful his absence would be in Game 3 depends on Fox; if the veteran point guard can return, the Spurs will be able to compensate for Harper’s absence. However, if both sit, Keldon Johnson could move into the starting lineup, with Jordan McLaughlin’s playing time increasing.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
1 day ago
Fox was also listed as questionable ahead of Games 1 and 2 before being ruled out for both. Dylan Harper has filled the void in the starting lineup, but the rookie exited Wednesday’s Game 2 defeat due to a sore right adductor. If both can’t play, Jordan McLaughlin could remain in the rotation after picking up minutes on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
1 day ago
Williams exited Wednesday’s Game 2 victory after playing seven minutes due to tightness in his left hamstring, which he initially injured in the first round against Phoenix. His absence affected multiple players in the Thunder rotation. Jared McCain’s minutes increased in Game 2, while Isaiah Joe entered the rotation after not being an option in the series opener. Also, Isaiah Hartenstein logged 27 minutes after playing 12 in Game 1. Look for those three to take on larger roles if Williams has to miss time.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
2 days ago
Vassell was efficient on the offensive end on Wednesday. He led the Spurs in threes, with his six makes from beyond the arc accounting for all but one of his total made field goals on the evening. Vassell grabbed a decent number of boards but didn’t contribute much elsewhere. He’s finished the last three games with at least three made triples; his production from deep could be crucial on Friday in Game 3.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 days ago
Castle had another performance marked by highs and lows. And although his aggressive approach led to a team-high 25 points, it also led to him giving the ball away nine times on Wednesday. The sophomore guard is up to 20 total turnovers through the first two games of the series, becoming the first player to hit that mark over a two-game span in NBA playoff history. With De’Aaron Fox (ankle) still out, and Dylan Harper (leg) exiting early in Game 2, even more of a burden could be put on Castle to run the offense and dominate the ball moving forward.
Source: Justin Russo
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
2 days ago
Wembanyama didn’t reach the heights of his outstanding 41-point, 24-rebound double-double in Game 1, but he still managed to finish Game 2 with a strong line. He made half of his shot attempts and was accurate from deep, but his notably lower field-goal and free-throw attempts kept his scoring total down. Still, Wemby dominated the glass and protected the paint well on Wednesday. He and the Spurs will head home with a chance to take a 2-1 series lead on Friday.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
2 days ago
Hartenstein had a much better showing on Wednesday after posting two points in 12 minutes in Game 1’s loss. He was rewarded more than double the playing time in Game 2, thanks to solid scoring production and tremendous work on the offensive glass. His contributions were impactful and led to a double-double No. 2 of the postseason. OKC will need more of the same from Hartenstein going forward.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
2 days ago
Caruso followed a hot three-point shooting Game 1 with another on Wednesday, as he connected on 75 percent of looks from beyond the arc. The veteran guard also hurt San Antonio’s defense as a playmaker, doing so without committing a turnover. The sharp shooting and savvy playmaking were complemented by sound defense on the other end. As a result, he led the Thunder in plus-minus (+18) and had a massive part in evening up the series at one game apiece.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 days ago
The MVP had a bounce-back performance on Wednesday after an unspectacular Game 1. He hit his first two shots of the night and proceeded to punish the Spurs’ defense the rest of the way, finishing as the only player to reach the 30-point mark. Gilgeous-Alexander also did a fine job of reading the defense and picking it apart with his passing. He finished just one assist shy of a double-double as the Thunder went on to even the series at one game apiece.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 days ago
Williams left Wednesday’s game after logging just seven first-quarter minutes. He headed to the locker room and never returned to the court, officially finishing with four points and one rebound. Williams’ initial diagnosis is hamstring tightness. After missing most of this postseason previously with a hamstring injury, his status is certainly worth monitoring going forward.
Source: Tim MacMahon
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
2 days ago
The injury occurred in the third quarter after Harper landed awkwardly. The rookie guard reached for his right leg, was subbed out shortly after the fall, and was eventually ruled out for the rest of the game. He finished with 12 points and three assists in 25 minutes of action.
Source: Chris Haynes
SAS • Point Guard • #4
2 days ago
Fox’s ankle injury will cause him to miss a second straight game for a Spurs team looking to take a 2-0 series lead. In Fox’s Game 1 absence, rookie Dylan Harper got the start and amassed an impressive 24/11/6 line, adding seven steals in the victory. He’ll likely remain in the starting lineup on Wednesday.
Source: Chris Haynes
SAS • Point Guard • #4
2 days ago
Fox missed Game 1, but with San Antonio already ahead 1-0 in the series, the team could opt to give him some extra rest before the series shifts back to Frost Bank Center for Games 3 and 4. Fox’s absence means more playmaking responsibilities for Stephon Castle and potentially another start for Dylan Harper, who was tremendous in Monday’s double overtime thriller.
Source: Tom Orsborn
SAS • Point Guard • #4
3 days ago
Fox, who injured his right ankle during the Minnesota series, did not play in Monday’s double-overtime victory. Dylan Harper started and was outstanding, recording 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, seven steals, one three-pointer and one turnover. The rookie would get another start if Fox can’t play. Also, Stephon Castle must take better care of the ball after committing 11 turnovers on Monday.
Source: Tom Orsborn
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
3 days ago
While his final stat line in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals was not notable, Wallace’s playing time was. The third-year guard logged 28 minutes in the double-overtime thriller and replaced Isaiah Hartenstein in the lineup to begin the third quarter. Hartenstein was limited to 12 minutes on Monday, finishing with two points, two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks. The playing time is something to keep an eye on for Game 2, especially if the Spurs have De’Aaron Fox after a right ankle injury sidelined him for Game 1.
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
4 days ago
Harper slid into the starting lineup with De’Aaron Fox (ankle) unavailable for this game, and he took advantage of the opportunity. Harper split ball handling duties with Stephon Castle and truly looked like a 10-year veteran, not a 20-year-old rookie. If Fox returns for Game 2 on Wednesday, Harper will likely be pushed back to playing a reserve role, though that will still be enough minutes for him to continue to make an impact, especially after how well he played in this one.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
4 days ago
With De’Aaron Fox (ankle) sidelined, Castle took on more responsibility as the primary ball handler for San Antonio. The results were mixed; he facilitated well, but he also turned the ball over a ton. He reached double-digit assists for the second time this postseason, but he technically recorded a triple-double due to how many turnovers he had. It wasn’t an efficient performance, but Castle had some bright moments, and they were still able to steal Game 1 on the road without Fox.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
4 days ago
In his first conference finals appearance, Wemby made a massive impact early and often. He entered halftime with a double-double and was incredibly active on the offensive glass. He set a new career high for offensive boards for both the regular season and playoffs. Of course, he made a monster impact on both ends of the floor, which included multiple big plays down the stretch to help the Spurs take the first game of this series and homecourt advantage. This was an otherworldly performance, but against a team as talented as OKC, he’ll need to keep it up throughout the series.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
4 days ago
Williams was available to play for the first time since Game 2 of their first-round series against the Suns. It was a rough season for him, largely due to various injuries, but he was able to produce at a high level in his return to the lineup. It wasn’t enough for OKC to take the first game of the series, but this team is as healthy as it has been all season. Even with the loss, having Williams play this well has to be encouraging.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
4 days ago
It certainly wasn’t the best performance for the back-to-back MVP, but SGA was able to make some big plays late in this game. He scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, including a layup with three seconds left to force overtime. However, he was held to just two points in the two extra periods, which led to OKC’s first loss of the postseason. He’ll need to be much better moving forward if they want to bounce back from this game on Wednesday.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
4 days ago
Over the last few years, Caruso has been at his best when the stakes are the highest. That held true in the first game of the Western Conference Finals, as he had the best offensive performance of his playoff career. He set new playoff career highs for both points and three-pointers while making Victor Wembanyama’s life difficult on the other end of the floor. Even if it doesn’t show up in the box score during the regular season, Caruso is one of the most impactful players in this series, and they’ll need him to continue to play at a high level to get back to the NBA Finals. However, there likely won’t be more 30-point games in his future.
SAS • Center • #40
4 days ago
Kornet was initially listed as questionable for this game, but he will be good to go. He’ll continue to fill out the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
4 days ago
Up until an hour before tipoff, the expectation was that Fox would suit up for this game. However, the Spurs will be without their star point guard, though if there is a team built to withstand this type of loss, it’s San Antonio. They’ll likely turn to rookie Dylan Harper to replace Fox in the starting unit, with Stephon Castle taking on even more playmaking responsibility.
Source: Marc J. Spears
SAS • Point Guard • #4
4 days ago
Fox is still plagued with a sore right ankle, but he’s expected to play through it at Paycom Center. San Antonio’s veteran point guard averaged 17.7 points, three rebounds and five assists across 31.5 minutes in six games of the Western Conference semis against Minnesota.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #40
5 days ago
Kornet is dealing with a sore left foot, and a potential absence would affect the back end of the Spurs’ rotation. He averaged 13.8 minutes per game in the second round, which included a spike in playing time in Game 4 due to Victor Wembanyama’s second-quarter ejection. If Kornet can’t play on Monday, more minutes would become available to Carter Bryant.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
5 days ago
Fox continues to deal with a sore right ankle, but the injury did not force him to miss any games during San Antonio’s second-round series against Minnesota. If he’s unable to play on Monday, Dylan Harper would take on a more prominent role, with there also being more minutes for Harrison Barnes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
5 days ago
Williams is off the Thunder’s injury report ahead of the Western Conference Finals, meaning the team’s rotation will be complete for Game 1. Ajay Mitchell has performed well as J-Dub’s replacement in the starting lineup, and the second-year guard will figure prominently in the bench unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
5 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander became the 14th player in league history to win consecutive Most Valuable Player awards. The 27-year-old point guard averaged 31.1 points, 6.6 assists and 1.4 steals. He was second in the league in points and first in plus/minus. Gilgeous-Alexander is in elite company now with multiple MVP awards. If the Thunder repeat as champions, he’ll join Bill Russell, Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only players to win back-to-back MVPs while also winning back-to-back championships.
Source: Shams Charania
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
6 days ago
Williams strained his left hamstring during Game 2 of Oklahoma City’s first-round series against Phoenix and has not played since. Based on his words in a recent video from his personal YouTube page, a return could be in the cards for the Western Conference Finals. Williams was at Thunder practice on Friday, but it’s unknown how much he was able to do. Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs is on Monday night, and J-Dub’s availability will most impact Ajay Mitchell’s presence in the lineup.
Source: The Oklahoman
SAS • Small Forward • #30
7 days ago
After shooting a combined 4-of-19 from beyond the arc in Games 3 through 5, Champagnie found his shot in Friday’s series clincher. The Spurs’ wing knocked down four of nine attempts in the 139-109 victory and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Given the test that awaits in the conference finals, the Spurs will need a consistent Champagnie if they’re to knock off the Thunder. Game 1 is on Monday in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
7 days ago
While he didn’t finish with a robust stat line, Wembanyama thoroughly dominated countryman Rudy Gobert in the Game 6 blowout. The Timberwolves’ center failed to score and grabbed three rebounds, while Wemby and the Spurs did most of what they wanted. He’ll face a tougher test in the next round, as Oklahoma City’s deep frontcourt awaits in the conference finals. Game 1 is on Monday night.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
7 days ago
Fox picked a good time to have his best game of the series, finishing one assist shy of a double-double while shooting 80 percent from the field. In the 139-109 victory, the Spurs shot nearly 56 percent from the field while limiting the Timberwolves to 37.7 percent shooting. The task gets more difficult for the Spurs in the next round, as they’ll face Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals. Game 1 is on Monday night.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
The Spurs came out focused from the start of Game 6, and it was Castle who led the way. The second-year guard scored 14 points in the first quarter and did not cool off until he and the other starters were shut down early in the fourth quarter. Castle finished four assists shy of his first postseason triple-double and shot high percentages from the field and the foul line. Next up for San Antonio are the reigning champion Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, with Game 1 scheduled for Monday night.