Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder overcome Spurs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, leveling the Western Conference final at 1-1. He scored 30 points and provided nine assists in the game. The Thunder will now head to San Antonio for games three and four of the series.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 30 points for the Thunder.
- ▪The Thunder leveled the Western Conference final at 1-1 with this victory.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs scored 21 points after a 41-point performance in the first game.
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Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder overcome SpursImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 14th NBA player to win back-to-back MVP awardsByMandeep SangheraBBC Sport journalistPublished17 minutes agoOklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 30 points to inspire his side to a 122-113 victory against the San Antonio Spurs as the reigning NBA champions levelled the Western Conference final at 1-1.Gilgeous-Alexander - who has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award for a second year in a row - also provided nine assists in their second home game of the best-of-seven series.Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points in the opening game but was limited to 21 in the second match."The guys brought it tonight, knowing what it would have…
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