NBA playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back as Thunder even series with Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the Western Conference finals by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points, bouncing back from a quiet performance in the series opener. The Thunder's bench contributed significantly, outscoring the Spurs' reserves 57-25.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in the Thunder's victory.
- ▪The Thunder had a significant advantage in bench scoring, outpacing the Spurs 57-25.
- ▪San Antonio lost guard Dylan Harper to injury during the game.
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Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder evened up the Western Conference finals. Photograph: Tony Gutierrez/APView image in fullscreenChet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder evened up the Western Conference finals. Photograph: Tony Gutierrez/APNBANBA playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back as Thunder even series with SpursSan Antonio Spurs 113-122 Oklahoma City ThunderLeague MVP scores 30 after quiet start to West finalsAlready down Fox, San Antonio lose Harper to injuryAgenciesThu 21 May 2026 08.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleShai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a subpar series opener to score 30 points, Alex Caruso added 17 off the bench and the host Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on Wednesday night in Game 2…
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