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Spurs Fall 123-108, Trail 2-1 in West Finals

5/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-108, trailing 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals.
Victor Wembanyama said he must become a better team player after the defeat.
Oklahoma City’s bench scored 76 points versus the Spurs’ 23, exposing a depth gap.
De’Aaron Fox returned from an ankle sprain, added 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and aggravated his injury.

History

Historical Context

The Spurs’ first NBA title came in the lock-out-shortened 1998-99 season, when Gregg Popovich’s bench provided crucial scoring as San Antonio posted a league-best 37-13 record and defeated the New York Knicks in five games. Today, Oklahoma City’s bench outscored the Spurs 76-23 in the Western Conference Finals, echoing the 1999 depth advantage.

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Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-108, trailing 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals.
Victor Wembanyama said he must become a better team player after the defeat.
Oklahoma City’s bench scored 76 points versus the Spurs’ 23, exposing a depth gap.
De’Aaron Fox returned from an ankle sprain, added 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and aggravated his injury.

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