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This is just the first game of the Western Conference Finals, but it’s one of the greatest playoff games in the history of the league. The Spurs, without the services of their veteran point guard De’Aaron Fox got almost 49 minutes from Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. Victor scored 41 points with 24 rebounds and Harper had incredible plays in the second overtime to help ice the game. Castle had a tough night with turnovers, losing 11, but had key plays on defense as the Spurs kept newly crowned MVP under control, but brought to the precipice of defeat several times with an incredible night from Alex Caruso, who almost took back the game for the Thunder with a 31 point effort and a series of spectacular defensive plays. It was a great night for the Silver and Black as they showed they belong in the finals and stole home court advantage from the defending champs.
Observations
It was a big disappointment when I found out that De’Aaron Fox had to sit out with an ankle injury. I think that Dylan Harper is great, but the biggest strength of the Spurs (besides that one guy) is that they have three elite guards so that at least two of them can be on the floor the whole game. It could be a bigger role for Keldon Johnson if they play a little bigger, and maybe we could even see some Jordan McLaughlin and/or Lindy Waters III minutes in spot duty tonight. Hopefully, the Spurs will unleash Carter Bryant tonight.
The Spurs jumped out to a quick 7-0 start, keeping the OKC fans standing for the first 3:15 of gametime, forcing Daigneault to bring Alex Caruso. Caruso obliged by hitting a three, allowing the OKC fans to finally take a seat.
The Spurs were aggressive on offense to start the game, and drew early fouls on the Thunder to the dismay of the fans in the arena.
Caruso really lifted up the team in the first quarter when nobody else was doing much. He’s not the most athletic or talented guy on the court, but nobody plays with more heart. I want to dislike him, but I can’t.
Caruso’s energy to start the game tided the Thunder over until the other starters shook off the rust, and the Thunder took…
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