NBA playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back as Thunder even series with Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the Western Conference finals by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points, bouncing back from a quiet performance in the series opener. The Thunder's bench contributed significantly, outscoring the Spurs' reserves 57-25.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in the Thunder's victory.
- ▪The Thunder had a significant advantage in bench scoring, outpacing the Spurs 57-25.
- ▪San Antonio lost guard Dylan Harper to injury during the game.
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.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ MVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 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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Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder evened up the Western Conference finals. Photograph: Tony Gutierrez/APView image in fullscreenChet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder evened up the Western Conference finals. Photograph: Tony Gutierrez/APNBANBA playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back as Thunder even series with SpursSan Antonio Spurs 113-122 Oklahoma City ThunderLeague MVP scores 30 after quiet start to West finalsAlready down Fox, San Antonio lose Harper to injuryAgenciesThu 21 May 2026 08.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleShai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a subpar series opener to score 30 points, Alex Caruso added 17 off the bench and the host Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on Wednesday night in Game 2…
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