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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 and claim a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Western Conference semifinals. The defending champions relied on balanced scoring, including 24 from bench player Jared McCain, while Victor Wembanyama paced the Spurs with 26 points. Game 4 is Sunday in San Antonio.
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs seized home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series after a dramatic finish that included Wembanyama's clutch three-pointer to force a second overtime.
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Ajay Mitchell scored 24 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 as the defending champions pulled away with a dominant second half. No NBA team has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit.
Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons each secured their second straight victories, taking 2-0 leads in their NBA conference semifinal series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 as the Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107, while Cade Cunningham's 25 points and 10 assists led the Pistons past the Cavaliers 107-97.
