Game 6 Thunder duds aren't new. OKC survived two en route to NBA title last year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder faced another disappointing Game 6 loss, this time against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the third consecutive year the Thunder have failed to close out a series on the road in Game 6, all by double-digit margins. Players like Alex Caruso are looking to learn from these experiences as they prepare for a crucial Game 7.
- ▪The Thunder lost 118-91 to the Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
- ▪This is the third time in 12 months that the Thunder have failed to win a Game 6 on the road.
- ▪Alex Caruso emphasized the need to learn from their mistakes while preparing for the next game.
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