The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, taking a 2-1 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 26 points. Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points for the Spurs in the losing effort.
AEW’s Double or Nothing featured a stacked card of grudge matches and title bouts. The main card included an I Quit match for the men’s tag titles between Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler against Christian Cage and Adam Copeland. This match had a little bit of everything and had the crowd hooting and hollering the entire time.
The NASCAR community honoured the late Kyle Busch with several tributes during the Coca-Cola 600. Kurt Busch paid his respects to his brother, Kyle, who died suddenly on Thursday. The remembrance included laying white roses on the infield grass.
The NBA has announced its All-NBA teams, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, Luka Dončić, and Nikola Jokić named to the First Team. The media voting panel selected players without regard to position. The announcement was made ahead of a Western Conference Final game.
Mitch Marner is experiencing his best postseason in the NHL with the Golden Knights. His performance this spring contrasts with his previous playoff experiences with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner’s freedom and control on the ice have led to increased offensive output.
Kevin Love has stated that Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward of all time. Love reflected on playing against Duncan early in his career. He described the experience as ‘really special’.
San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant became the subject of a viral video after a fan filmed him during a mid-game restroom break. The incident occurred during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His teammate, Julian Champagnie, has since commented on the situation.
William Karlsson has made an immediate impact for the Vegas Golden Knights after returning from a lower-body injury. He jumped back into the lineup in the second round against the Anaheim Ducks. Karlsson is centering Brett Howden and Mitch Marner, forming the Knights’ best line in the series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama headline the Kia All-NBA team. The NBA announced the league’s Kia All-NBA teams Sunday ahead of the Thunder meeting the Spurs in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić were named to the All-NBA First Team.
During Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, Devin Vassell was involved in an on-court incident. The altercation, which also involved Ajay Mitchell, briefly escalated before being calmed down by players and coaches. The Thunder secured a 123-108 victory, giving them a 2-1 series lead.
