MVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, leveling the Western Conference finals at 1-1. He scored 30 points and provided nine assists, showcasing his skills after a quieter performance in Game 1. The series now shifts to San Antonio for the next two games, with both teams vying for a spot in the NBA Finals.
- ▪The Thunder's win came after a double-overtime loss in Game 1.
- ▪Gilgeous-Alexander's performance was crucial in overcoming the Spurs' defense.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama struggled against the Thunder's aggressive defense after a strong Game 1.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 9 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ NBA playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back as Thunder even series with Spurs — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder get past Spurs, level series 1-1 — Japan Times
- ▪ Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder overcome Spurs — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder overcome Spurs — BBC Sport
- ▪ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of West finals — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back in big way as Thunder top Spurs in Game 2 to even series — New York Post
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Sport|BasketballMVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with SpursListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoOklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrate after a dunk in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City [Tony Gutierrez/AP]By AFPPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled the Oklahoma City Thunder level with the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals, as the defending NBA champions won their second heavyweight clash 122-113.Having been largely kept in check in their Game 1 loss to the Spurs, the league’s back-to-back Most Valuable Player scored 30 points and provided nine assists to draw…
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