Thunder rally to 2‑1 lead, Wembanyama vows better play
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- Victor Wembanyama said he must become a better team player after the Spurs fell 123‑108 to the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 24 points, the most for the Spurs, but admitted he struggles to improve his teammates' play.
- Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 15‑0 early deficit to win Game 3, taking a 2‑1 series lead and setting a conference‑finals record with 76 bench points.
- Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander posted 26 points and 12 assists for the Thunder, fueling the comeback.
- CBS Sports warned that the Thunder are starting to neutralize Wembanyama and that the Spurs appear to be letting it happen.
Why it matters: The Thunder's 2‑1 lead and record bench output shift momentum, tightening the Spurs' path to the NBA Finals and raising pressure on Wembanyama to elevate his play.
