Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder overcome Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 30 points and added nine assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on May 21, 2026, levelling the Western Conference final at 1-1. Gilgeous-Alexander, who won his second consecutive NBA MVP award, helped contain Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who was held to 21 points after scoring 41 in Game 1. The reigning NBA champions now head into Game 3 with the best-of-seven series tied.