3 Spurs to blame for WCF Game 2 downfall vs. Thunder

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3 Spurs to blame for WCF Game 2 downfall vs. Thunder

Malik Brown, ClutchPoints · ClutchPoints

Thu, May 21, 2026 ·

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Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder was another heavyweight battle, but the result was different than Game 1. After a huge win to steal one on the road, the Spurs were not able to go up 2-0 , losing 133-113. There were several factors throughout the game and down the stretch that led to their loss, but now they’ll have the chance to go back home for the next two games and try to regain control.

Here are a few reasons for the Spurs’ loss in Game 2.

Stephon Castle ’s turnovers

Stephone Castle was the main ball handler for the Spurs again in Game 2, and though they were able to survive the first game with his mistakes, they couldn’t this time around. Yes, Castle finished with 25 points and eight assists, and he was able to put pressure on the rim, but he also had nine turnovers to go along with his stat line. One thing about the Thunder, they’re going to take advantage of almost every turnover, which led them to go on some of the runs that they did.

Castle is going to have to be smarter with the ball for the rest of the series, and the hope is that he can get his help in the backcourt to return soon.

Injuries to the backcourt

De’Aaron Fox missed his second straight game in this series, and it’s uncertain if he’ll miss the next one. His ability to set up the offense was missed in Game 2, and he probably would’ve been able to cut down some of the turnovers that Castle and the team had in general. What made things worse was that Dylan Harper went down during the game with a hamstring injury in the third quarter.

As of now, there’s no update on Harper, but if he and Fox have to miss time, the Spurs could be in trouble.

Not much bench production

With two top players out for the Spurs, they’re going to need their bench to step up. Keldon Johnson led the way with 10 points, but he shot 4-for-12 from the field. Harrison Barnes and Luke Kornet combined for nine points, Jordan McLaughlin had six points, and Carter Bryant had zero points in 10 minutes.

On the other hand, the Thunder had four bench players in double digits, and they’ve shown that they can beat a team with anybody on the floor. If the Spurs can’t match that, then they’ll have to keep getting 40-point games from Victor Wembanyama , which is a lot to ask for.

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