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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 19Thunder, Spurs Enter 2nd Quarter Tied 27-27 After OKC Erases 9-Point Deficit
2 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 19
- 27-27 was the score after one quarter in Game 1, with Oklahoma City clawing back from an early 11-2 hole in a fast-paced start to the series.
- A 9-0 Thunder run flipped the game late in the period, briefly giving OKC a 22-19 lead after San Antonio controlled the opening minutes.
- Alex Caruso and Jalen Williams scored 10 points each for Oklahoma City, while Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 11 points.
- Victor Wembanyama added six points and five rebounds as the most anticipated playoff series opened with immediate back-and-forth offense.
Will Jalen Williams' return from injury be enough for the champion Thunder to finally counter the dominant Spurs? Can rookie Stephon Castle maintain his historic playoff tear against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder?