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Jalen Williams’ Hamstring Trouble Leaves Game 3 Status Looking Unlikely

Shams Charania said Williams is being evaluated “day-to-day, game-to-game” after another left hamstring injury, but added it appears “more unlikely than likely” he plays tonight. The concern is history: he missed four weeks with a left hamstring strain in April and also had two right hamstring strains earlier this season. OKC may need to adjust without J-Dub.

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Harper will be a game-time decision for Spurs-Thunder Game 3 after an MRI showed an adductor injury, not a hamstring issue. Shams Charania reported Harper is expected to go through pregame warmups before San Antonio decides. His availability matters even more with OKC’s pressure already forcing 20 Stephon Castle turnovers through two games.

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Perkins defended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s whistle, saying, “both things can be true”: SGA sells contact, but remains historically efficient. He noted SGA joined “Michael Jeffrey Jordan” with consecutive 30-point, 50% shooting seasons, then argued, “That’s what great players do,” citing Kobe Bryant, Jordan, and Paul Pierce as stars who sold calls too.

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Spurs Must Stop Expecting Whistles Against OKC’s Playoff Pressure

Paul Pierce said San Antonio has to adjust mentally to Oklahoma City’s physical defense, especially after 20 Stephon Castle turnovers in two games. He said conference finals basketball means “don’t look for no calls, don’t expect no call,” comparing it to park hoops against older players. His message: play through contact and protect the ball.

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