Oklahoma City Thunder don show say dem get heart, as dem come back from 15-0 deficit to beat San Antonio Spurs 123-108 for Game 3 of Western Conference Finals. Di win give Thunder 2-1 series lead and dem don regain home-court advantage.
Game 3 start rough for OKC, as Spurs run out to 15-0 lead inside first three minutes, di biggest start for any team for NBA Playoffs since 1997. But Thunder no shake, dem outscore San Antonio 58-36 for di rest of di half, and from dere, dem dominate di game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead di way with 26 points and 12 assists, while Jared McCain add 24 points. Di Thunder bench outscore Spurs bench 76-28, showing di depth wey dem get. Jaylin Williams come off bench to hit two three-pointers and a free throw, helping to close di gap for di first quarter.
Victor Wembanyama score 26 points for Spurs, but e say e need to be more of a team player. “I have trouble making my team-mates better right now,” Wembanyama tok. “I need to be more of a team player.” E also say di team need to find answers as di series go on.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson expect injured guards De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper to play for Game 4. Fox return for Game 3 after missing first two games with sprained ankle, e finish with 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists despite aggravating di injury. Harper, di rookie, score 24 points for Game 1 but don dey struggle with hamstring and adductor issues.
Thunder don now win two games in a row, and dem get chance to take commanding 3-1 lead for Game 4 for San Antonio on Sunday night. If dem win, dem fit close di series for home on Tuesday. Dis series don show say OKC get firepower to win for tough environment, and dem dey close to reaching second straight NBA Finals.
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