Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of West finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. He scored 30 points, helping the Thunder tie the series after a disappointing opener. The game featured significant contributions from the Thunder's bench and a strong performance from the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, but injuries affected both teams.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points for the Thunder in Game 2.
- ▪The Thunder had a 57-25 advantage in bench scoring during the game.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama recorded a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds for the Spurs.
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Open this photo in gallery:Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes a shot as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle defends during the first quarter during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday.Alonzo Adams/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe 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.
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