Thunder lose 118‑91 as Gilgeous‑Alexander scores half
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- Jalen Williams returned after a left hamstring strain but scored only one point in ten minutes, while the Thunder were outscored by 18 during his time on the floor.
- Mark Daigneault said Williams was not 100% and not the reason for the loss, but praised his effort for playing despite limited preparation.
- Thunder lost 118‑91 to the San Antonio Spurs, evening the Western Conference finals at 2‑2 after never holding a lead.
- Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander posted 15 points on 6‑of‑18 shooting, less than half his regular‑season average, and recorded a minus‑28 plus‑minus, tying the worst for an MVP in a series‑clinching game.
- Spurs executed a 20‑0 third‑quarter run that turned a close first half into a blowout.
- Victor Wembanyama anchored the Spurs' defense, a factor in the 20‑0 third‑quarter run that turned the game into a blowout.
- Daigneault was non‑committal about Williams' role in Game 7, indicating further evaluation before the next matchup.
Why it matters: The loss deepens the Thunder’s deficit, as both their star guard and a returning wing failed to produce, while the Spurs’ 20‑0 surge and stout defense give San Antonio momentum and a strategic edge heading into the decisive Game 7 in the series.
