Spurs Start WCF Game 3 With Longest Scoring Run in Conference Finals Since 1997–98

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Spurs Start WCF Game 3 With Longest Scoring Run in Conference Finals Since 1997–98

The Spurs started WCF game 3 15-0 vs. Thunder. It's the longest run to start a conference finals game in the play-by play era (since 1997-98). Combined with a hot start from the field, the Spurs played stifling defense to make history in the first quarter. However, the Thunder recovered, finishing the first quarter down by just 5 points, 31-26.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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