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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder get past Spurs, level series 1-1
May 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) defends during the first quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and handed out nine assists to help lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday.
The result tied the series at one victory apiece headed into Game 3 in San Antonio on Friday.
After Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in Game 1, shooting 7 of 23 from the field, the reigning two-time Most Valuable Player was much more efficient in Game 2, going 12 of 24 from the field.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had 21 points and 17 rebounds after scoring 41 points and grabbing 24 rebounds as San Antonio took Game 1 in double overtime.
Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 25 points on Wednesday.
Oklahoma City led by two early in the fourth quarter when Gilgeous-Alexander returned to the game after a break of nearly three minutes. The Thunder immediately went on an 11-0 run.
Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t score during the stretch but did plenty to create for his teammates. Cason Wallace and Jared McCain got the spree started with back-to-back 3-pointers — both assisted by Isaiah Hartenstein.
After logging just 12 minutes in Game 1, as Oklahoma City used Alex Caruso and Wallace much more, Hartenstein played a key role in Game 2.
With just more than four minutes remaining, Hartenstein grabbed two rebounds in quick succession. He finished with 10 points and 13 rebounds in 27 minutes, fighting through early foul trouble to remain a key piece of the Thunder’s attack.
The Spurs cut the deficit to five with 1:25 remaining before Gilgeous-Alexander was called for an offensive foul on Castle.
However, Devin Vassell missed a 3-point attempt at the other end, and the possession ended with Castle’s ninth turnover of the game.
Gilgeous-Alexander then hit a step-back jumper and after a Castle miss, Alex Caruso hit a driving layup to put the game away.
Oklahoma City scored 27 points off San Antonio’s 21 turnovers.
Both teams lost players to injury in the game.
Oklahoma City’s Ajay Mitchell, who had stepped into a bigger role throughout the season with the string of injuries to Jalen Williams, went down grabbing his right leg with 1:01 remaining.
Earlier in the contest, Williams, who had 26 points in Game 1 during his return from a six-game absence caused by a left hamstring ailment, left the game late in the first quarter with left hamstring tightness and did not return.
The Spurs, already down starting point guard De’Aaron Fox, who missed his second consecutive game due to a sore right ankle, lost another key guard in the third quarter.
Rookie Dylan Harper, whose monster Game 1 performance helped San Antonio to the victory, headed to the locker room with a right leg injury and didn’t return.
Caruso added 17 points off the bench for Oklahoma City.
–Field Level Media
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Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery
Feb 28, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the second inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss at least another year of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Texas, beginning with the hope that only a minor removal of “loose bodies” in the elbow would be required. However, the ultimate diagnosis was that a full elbow ligament reconstruction was required.
“The bone in the elbow was on the ligament. Not ideal,” Toronto manager John Schneider said. “We kind of decided that, when they go in there, if that’s compromised at all, we’ll fix it. It was. He’ll be down for 12 to 14 months.”
Berrios has been on the injured list all season while trying to work his way back from the elbow ailment that kept him off the team’s postseason roster last fall. He made four minor league rehab appearances in the past month, going 0-1 with a 10.67 ERA in Class-A and Triple-A. Most recently, his fastball velocity was lower than normal for Triple-A Buffalo.
The 31-year-old veteran had been an ever-present part of the Toronto rotation since the Blue Jays acquired him from the Minnesota Twins in a July 2021 trade. He made at least 30 starts in each of the past five seasons, though he was briefly moved to the bullpen last September before landing on the injured list.
“It’s weird not having him,” Schneider said. “We were looking for him to get back to normal, and he was hoping for that, too. It’s definitely weird and frustrating for him, too.”
Last year, Berrios went 9-5 with a 4.17 ERA in 31 games (30 starts).
A two-time All-Star, Berrios has a career 108-82 record and a 4.08 ERA in 275 games, including 273 starts, for Minnesota (2016-21) and Toronto (2021-25).
He has two years and $48 million remaining on the seven-year, $131 million extension he signed with the Blue Jays in November 2021.
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Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery
Feb 28, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the second inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss at least another year of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Texas, beginning with the hope that only a minor removal of “loose bodies” in the elbow would be required. However, the ultimate diagnosis was that a full elbow ligament reconstruction was required.
“The bone in the elbow was on the ligament. Not ideal,” Toronto manager John Schneider said. “We kind of decided that, when they go in there, if that’s compromised at all, we’ll fix it. It was. He’ll be down for 12 to 14 months.”
Berrios has been on the injured list all season while trying to work his way back from the elbow ailment that kept him off the team’s postseason roster last fall. He made four minor league rehab appearances in the past month, going 0-1 with a 10.67 ERA in Class-A and Triple-A. Most recently, his fastball velocity was lower than normal for Triple-A Buffalo.
The 31-year-old veteran had been an ever-present part of the Toronto rotation since the Blue Jays acquired him from the Minnesota Twins in a July 2021 trade. He made at least 30 starts in each of the past five seasons, though he was briefly moved to the bullpen last September before landing on the injured list.
“It’s weird not having him,” Schneider said. “We were looking for him to get back to normal, and he was hoping for that, too. It’s definitely weird and frustrating for him, too.”
Last year, Berrios went 9-5 with a 4.17 ERA in 31 games (30 starts).
A two-time All-Star, Berrios has a career 108-82 record and a 4.08 ERA in 275 games, including 273 starts, for Minnesota (2016-21) and Toronto (2021-25).
He has two years and $48 million remaining on the seven-year, $131 million extension he signed with the Blue Jays in November 2021.
–Field Level Media
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Fever guard Caitlin Clark (back) sits out vs. Fire
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the first half of an WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Fever star guard Caitlin Clark sat out Indiana’s home game against the Portland Fire with a back injury on Wednesday in Indianapolis.
Clark was not on the team injury report the day before the game. Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark was a bit stiff and sore when she woke up Wednesday morning after skipping Tuesday’s practice in favor of getting treatment.
White added she doesn’t believe this is something that would be an extended or ongoing issue for Clark, who did leave the Fever’s season opener on May 9 a few times to get her back adjusted.
“It’s not the time to take a chance,” White said. “We just really want to be cautious, you know.
” … She’s healthy. We’re not managing anything. This is just a back issue that we want to make sure we give the time to be ready.”
In Clark’s absence, Indiana prevailed 90-73 behind 24 points from Aliyah Boston and 21 points from Kelsey Mitchell.
Clark, 24, is averaging a team-high 24.3 points along with 9.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds in four games this season. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick and two-time All-Star was limited to just 13 games last season, missing time due to quad, groin and ankle injuries.
–Field Level Media
Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery
Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery
