Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA West Finals By Janderson Luiz
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Oklahoma City Thunder welcomes San Antonio Spurs this Wednesday on PayCom Center. The series between Finais and Conferência Oeste is 1-0 for Spurs after a 122-115 victory in double overtime in game 1. The duel starts at 9:30 pm Brasília time.
Os Spurs stole the home court advantage on Monday night. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 41 points and 24 rebounds. Dylan Harper contributed 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven steals. San Antonio’s team overcame fatigue and won in double overtime.
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Thunder analyzes adjustments to contain Wembanyama
The home team performed below expectations in game 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 24 points due to low performance. Alex Caruso came off the bench and led the scoring with 31 points.
Treinador Mark Daigneault should promote changes in rotation. Thunder tested different quintets during the regular season. Equipe needs to improve marking in the paint and limit the opponent’s offensive rebounds.
- Victor Wembanyama dominated both ends of the court in Game 1
- Dylan Harper recorded seven steals, a playoff high
- San Antonio won the rebound battle 61-40
- Thunder had 50 points from the bench against 16 from Spurs
- Jalen Williams contributed 26 points in the loss
Defense against Wembanyama will be the main focus. The Frenchman explored spaces and converted medium and long-range shots. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein need to position themselves better to contain infiltrations.
Recent Histórico shows balance between teams
The direct confrontations this season have been alternated. Thunder won 119-98 in January at PayCom Center. Spurs have come out on top in other games, including a 116-106 victory in February.
In the total of the last ten matches, the teams alternate victories. Oklahoma City counts on the house factor to even the series. PayCom Center received a large crowd in game 1 and should repeat the capacity.
Escalações Probables and Injury Status
Thunder (probable):
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Lu Dort
- Jalen Williams
- Chet Holmgren
- Isaiah Hartenstein
Spurs (probable):
- De’Aaron Fox (probable, ankle test)
- Stephon Castle
- Devin Vassell
- Harrison Barnes or Julius Champagnie
- Victor Wembanyama
De’Aaron Fox sat out Game 1 with a high ankle sprain. Sua’s presence is still uncertain, but he trained and should be reevaluated before the ball goes up. Jalen Williams, from Thunder, is dealing with hock discomfort but should perform normally.
Onde watch live
Transmission on Brasil is handled by Prime Video. NBA League Pass also shows the full game. Canais on open or pay TV have not confirmed live viewing for this match.
Fãs can follow real-time updates on the official NBA and team websites. Leagues’ Aplicativos offer score notifications and highlights.
Artilheiros series and individual highlights
Victor Wembanyama leads the series with 41 points per game so far. Ele also dominates rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs to increase his performance to guide Thunder’s reaction.
Outros important names include Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso on the side of Oklahoma City. Do Alongside San Antonio, Dylan Harper appears as a key player in defense and quick transitions.
Previsão time on Oklahoma City
The night should be mild, with temperatures around 18°C and a low chance of rain. Condições ideal for the public that goes to PayCom Center.
Próximos series steps
Caso or Thunder wins, the series is tied at 1-1. Jogo 3 is scheduled for Friday on San Antonio. Equipes prepare for an intense sequence in the best of seven games.
The clash brings together two of the best teams of the regular season. Thunder seeks the conference title as defending champion. Spurs try to surprise and reach the NBA final.
