Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back in big way as Thunder top Spurs in Game 2 to even series
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a standout performance, scoring 30 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. The win evened the series at one game apiece, with the Thunder showcasing a strong bench performance. However, both teams faced injury concerns, with the Thunder's Jalen Williams and the Spurs' Dylan Harper both leaving the game due to injuries.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in the Thunder's victory over the Spurs.
- ▪The Thunder had a significant advantage in bench scoring, outscoring the Spurs' bench 57-25.
- ▪Both teams suffered injuries, with Jalen Williams and Dylan Harper leaving the game.
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NBA Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back in big way as Thunder top Spurs in Game 2 to even series By Associated Press Published May 20, 2026, 11:39 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google OKLAHOMA CITY — The MVP looked like the MVP again, and the Western Conference finals are knotted up. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a subpar series opener to score 30 points, Alex Caruso added 17 off the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on Wednesday night in Game 2. Chet Holmgren scored 13 points and reserves Jared McCain and Cason Wallace each had 12 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder finished with a 57-25 edge in bench scoring, plus a 27-10 edge in points off turnovers.
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