The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder return to the court Wednesday for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals after a dramatic Game 1 that required double overtime. Oklahoma City fell 122-115 in the opener, setting up a quick turnaround for both teams.
Game 1 marked only the third opening-game contest to go into multiple overtimes in the last 40 seasons, according to ESPN Research. The long affair leaves both clubs facing immediate adjustments as they head into the second meeting of the series.
Oklahoma City has not lost consecutive playoff games since the 2024 Western Conference semifinals, which ended the Thunder’s season. That stretch is part of the backdrop for a team seeking a timely response after the narrow Game 1 defeat.
San Antonio improved to 5-1 against Oklahoma City this season, including the playoffs. The Spurs became the fifth team in NBA history to win five of their first six games against the team with the best regular-season record that year; the previous four clubs in that group all went on to win a playoff series against that opponent.
The outcome of Wednesday’s game will either even the series for Oklahoma City or give San Antonio a 2-0 lead and the advantages that come with it. Coverage will include top moments and highlights as the series shifts to Game 2.
