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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 26 points and 12 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 123-108, taking a 2-1 lead in the NBA Western Conference Finals.
Jared McCann contributed 24 points, and Jalen Williams added 18 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder were without Jalen Williams, who was sidelined due to left hamstring soreness.
Oklahoma's bench proved pivotal in turning the tide of the game, with Alex Caruso leading the reserves with 15 points.
Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 24 points. Devin Vassell chipped in 20, and De'Aaron Fox scored 15 in his series debut.
The Thunder have now secured two consecutive victories after the Spurs claimed the opening game in double overtime. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday.
San Antonio opened the game with a dominant 15-0 run, marking the longest game-opening scoring streak in conference finals history since play-by-play tracking began in 1997.
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