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Key injuries threaten Spurs vs Thunder opener
19 May
Summary
- De'Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet are questionable for Game 1.
- Jalen Williams is expected to return for the Thunder.
- Spurs won 4-1 against Thunder in regular season.
The San Antonio Spurs are facing injury concerns heading into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rotation players De'Aaron Fox (right ankle soreness) and Luke Kornet (left foot soreness) have been listed as questionable. Fox's availability has been closely watched, especially since he played through a similar issue recently. If Fox cannot play, the Spurs may rely more heavily on Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson offensively, supporting Victor Wembanyama.
Oklahoma City, however, is set to welcome back Jalen Williams for Game 1, who has been sidelined since the first round with a hamstring strain. Williams' return bolsters the Thunder's already potent lineup, which includes MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. The Spurs had a strong regular season record against the Thunder, winning four of their five meetings, adding an interesting dynamic to this playoff clash.
The series pits two of the league's brightest young stars against each other: Wembanyama for the Spurs and Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder. This matchup represents a significant step for both franchises, with the Thunder aiming for a return to the NBA Finals and the Spurs seeking one of the fastest turnarounds in league history behind their rookie phenom.
