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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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Stephen A believes that the Spurs, who had 42 turnovers to OKC's 23 in games 1 and 2, can win game 3 by sharpening their ball-handling. "You got 19 more turnovers. Cut down on that, make sure the physicality is on an even playing scale, and they should be just fine," Stephen A said, encouraging San Antonio to be physical.

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Mitch Johnson Says De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper Are “Close” Calls for WCF Game 3 vs. OKC

Addressing Fox and Harper's availability for WCF game 3 vs. Thunder, Johnson said both are warming up, and he can only decide after seeing them. However, he added that "it's close" for both players. Fox is currently sidelined with a high right ankle sprain he suffered in WCSF game 4, and Harper is suffering from right adductor soreness.

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