Thunder ride red-hot bench to take 2-1 West Finals lead

Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from an early 15-0 deficit to crush the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 in Game 3, grabbing a 2-1 edge in the West Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 26 points and 12 assists, while the bench poured in 76 points (Jared McCain 24, Jaylin Williams 18, Cason Wallace 11, Alex Caruso 15). Victor Wembanyama topped San Antonio with 26 points and Devin Vassell added 20, and Spurs guests De’Aaron Fox (15) returned to play. Jalen Williams was out for OKC. The night underscored OKC’s historic bench production as the series moved back to San Antonio.