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Spurs’ Wembanyama: ‘We’re going to see what we’re made of’ in Game 4 vs. Thunder

Victor Wembanyama knows this is just part of his NBA education. For the first time since coming to San Antonio, he and the Spurs are trailing in a playoff series. He hopes they’ll be quick studies.

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs in Game 3 of West Finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in their series.

Thunder bench scoring key to Game 3 win over Spurs in West finals

The Thunder got 50 points from their reserves in Game 1, then 57 in Game 2 — and on Friday, the bench mob struck again, scoring 76 points and keying Oklahoma City’s 123-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs for a 2-1 series lead.

Spurs guard Fox, Harper cleared to play in Game 3, Thunder’s Williams ruled out

San Antonio Spurs guards De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Friday, but the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams was ruled out.

Spurs' Wembanyama lone unanimous All-Defensive First Team pick

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was the only unanimous selection for the NBA's All-Defensive First Team, while Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White rounded out the first-team selections.

Raptors F Barnes makes NBA’s second All-Defensive team

The National Basketball Association announced the All-Defensive teams on Friday, with Toronto Raptors star forward Scottie Barnes named to the second team.

Cavaliers seek more from Mobley as East finals shift to Cleveland for Game 3

If the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to dig out of another 2-0 playoff series deficit, they’ll need Evan Mobley to be more aggressive.

Caruso, Hartenstein and the Thunder's championship blueprint

Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso were the final pieces of the Thunder's championship roster, playing specific roles to level up Oklahoma City.

Cavaliers are in trouble in the East finals, especially if Mitchell isn’t healthy

Donovan Mitchell insists he is feeling good. Actually even better than that. He had better be, or the Cleveland Cavaliers are in trouble.

Hart leads the way as Knicks defeat Cavaliers to take 2-0 East Finals lead

Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night.

Report: Thunder’s Williams day-to-day with hamstring injury

Thunder star wing Jalen Williams will be evaluated day-by-day, game-to-game with a left hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

West finals shift to San Antonio, while Spurs and Thunder deal with multiple injury concerns

The stars in these Western Conference finals, they’re being stars. It’s the supporting casts that are of major concern — for both teams.

LeBron says Lakers were ‘out-talented’ by Thunder in playoffs

LeBron James said the Lakers were "out-talented" by the Thunder in the playoffs.

Wembanyama on Thunder’s physicality in Game 2: ‘It’s all in the scouting’

The Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed, pushed, nudged, anything and everything they could muster against the 7-foot-4 French star who still finished with 21 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and four blocked shots in a Game 2 loss.

How the Cavs can protect Harden from the Knicks’ picks

New York's massive Game 1 comeback was built off attacking James Harden to a historic level. What can Cleveland do for a Game 2 counter?

Ranking every possible NBA Finals series

Spurs-Knicks!? Thunder-Cavaliers!? As the top teams in the East and West battle for an NBA Finals bid, let's break down all four possible series.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs in Game 2 of West finals

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.

Spurs’ Harper (hamstring) exits in Game 2 vs. Thunder

Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper suffered a right hamstring injury Wednesday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Thunder.

OKC guard Jalen Williams' hamstring issues return, he leaves Game 2 of Thunder-Spurs early

Thunder’s Williams exits in 1st quarter of Game 2 vs. Spurs

Thunder star wing Jalen Williams went to the locker room after receiving treatment on his left hamstring during the first half of Wednesday's Western Conference finals Game 2.