Follow Live: Spurs Score vs. Thunder Game 2, updates, Western Conference Finals highlights

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Follow Live: Spurs Score vs. Thunder Game 2, updates, Western Conference Finals highlights

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The San Antonio Spurs will try to build momentum with a 122-115 double overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1. This Western Conference Finals series opened with a bang, with Victor Wembanyama coming off a historic night.

The Spurs big man collected 41 points and 24 rebounds, the best record in the conference finals. Wemby also became the second player in franchise history to go 40-20 in the NBA Playoffs, joining David Robinson from 30 years ago.

As for the Thunder, this was a head-to-head encounter after going undefeated in the first two rounds. Strength was evenly matched between the two teams throughout the game. However, without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City’s starters combined for 15 points. Alex Caruso was a big spark off the bench with 31 points in 32 minutes.

Tipoff from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is set for 8:30 pm ET.

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4th quarter

9:05: The Spurs cut the Thunder lead to 99-97. Harrison Barnes knocked down a 3-pointer with OKC slowing for an upset. Time is running out.

10:35: Stephon Castle’s layup cuts the lead to 96-92. The Thunder are trying to catch the Spurs in a bad transition on offense.

12:00: Start of the 4th quarter

3rd quarter

End of 3rd quarter: Thunder 96, Spurs 88

Oklahoma City won the quarter with a strong finish. The two teams went back and forth.

2:56: The Thunder lead by 10 points at 87-77. Wemby came off the ground at Spurs. We’ll see if San Antonio can pull ahead before the end of the quarter.

4:50: The Thunder jump back to take a 77-73 lead. Time runs out on the floor after Chet Holmgren and Dylan Harper fight for a loose ball and collide. They both headed to the locker room.

6:44: The Spurs are down 72-71 with momentum in the quarter. This is the point where OKC needs an answer.

8:07: The Spurs go on an 11-3 run to tie the game. Wemby got up in the second half with blocks and buckets.

10:20: The teams trade buckets to start the 3rd quarter with OKC up 66-55. Wemby needs to catch fire a bit with only two FGs made.

12:00: Start of the 3rd quarter

End of 2nd quarter: Thunder 62, Spurs 51

Team Statistics

Time for a break	The Spurs	Thunder
FG	17-40	23-45
Field Goal %	43	51
3PT	5-16	6-14
three points %	31	43
FT	12-12	10-12
Free Dump %	100	83
Rebounds	23	19
It helps	8	16
He steals	3	10
Blocks	5	2
Total Amount Changed	13	6
Points Off Turnovers	16	5
Fast Break Points	4	8
Points in Paint	20	22
Mistakes	9	10

2nd quarter

48.2: Isaiah Hartenstein slam gives OKC its biggest lead of the night 60-49.

1:34: The call was overturned after a challenge from the coaches and the Spurs getting the ball. The Thunder lead 58-49

1:34: The Spurs challenge Victor Wembanyama against Chet Holmgren, who was going up for a dunk and lost the ball after a clear block. This should be reversed.

2:56: Bodies are flying down both sides. Foul called with Stephon Castle heading to the free throw line. The Thunder held on to a 56-47 lead.

4:36: Stephon Castle meets OKC up 51-45. He’s taking a heavy toll on Spurs on the contrary.

5:58: Both teams settle into playing sloppily in shifts.

Spurs- 11, Thunder- 5

7:38: Stephon Castle with a poster dunk to cut OKC’s lead to 43-41. On the other hand, SGA has a quick 2-on-1 dunk after a Spurs turnover. The Thunder lead 48-41. Time is running out

10:09: SGA gives OKC a 41-33 lead. Biggest than any team in the game.

10:54: Alex Caruso hits a 3-pointer, giving OKC a 36-31 lead. He is the spark off the bench that the Thunder need and get every night. One of the best sixth man in the league.

12:00: Start of the 2nd quarter

First quarter

End of first quarter: Spurs 31, Thunder 31

There were 13 lead changes as both teams didn’t give an inch early on.

San Antonio

Stephon Castle: 8 points, 3 rebounds

Oklahoma City

Luguenz Dort: 6 points, 2 assists

28.7 seconds: Julian Champagnie hits a 3-pointer to put the Spurs up 31-30. These teams face each other with confidence and trade leads.

1:41: Chet Holmgren’s first points tie the game at 25 with a 3-pointer. He is the only Thunder to start a game without a point in this game.

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3:05: Time is up on the floor. The Spurs lead 23-20 on Keldon Johnson’s triple. All five Spurs starters had points in the game. Chet Holmgren has not hit the ball in five minutes of play. Not a good sign for Thunder.

3:47: Thunder is starting to settle at both ends of the floor. But it still trails the Spurs 20-19. This is starting to become a defensive issue.

6:13: Both teams traded buckets, but still played sloppy early. The Spurs tie the game at 14 on a free throw by Stephon Castle.

9:09: Spurs challenge for a foul called by Victor Wembanyama. The call is overturned and the ball is awarded to San Antonio.

9:44: Victor Wembanyama scored three points to give the Spurs an 8-7 lead. It’s rare that he doesn’t have the original paint spots.

10:52: Bad start for Spurs with three points at Luguenz Dort. One jumper and split free throws from the line. 3-0 It’s loud

12:00: Touched at Oklahoma City

The previous game

The Spurs are the youngest team in the conference finals since 1970-71. 22 years, 346 days.

5:04 to game 2 tip: Both teams were introduced with the Thunder now rising. Seconds away from the start.

14:28 to Game 2 tip– Final thoughts: Both bottom teams are gunning for each other. SGA looks more focused than the last two rounds. As for Victor Wembanyama, he flashed a few smiles but it’s clear that he’s still busy after finishing the first game. We’ll see how he and the Spurs get out of the gate early.