Spurs Rest After 2-Overtime Game 1, Brace for Thunder's Game 2 Adjustments

7 articles · Updated · Pounding The Rock · May 20

Tuesday became a recovery day for San Antonio after Monday’s double-overtime Game 1, with the Spurs using the break to reset before Wednesday night’s Western Conference finals Game 2.
50 minutes of reviewed film underscored how thin the margin was: neither side built a safe lead, the crowd of more than 19,000 swung with every late possession, and several calls and misses proved decisive.
Heavy minutes shaped the turnaround, with every Spurs starter logging more than usual; Victor Wembanyama said he was tired, while Devin Vassell said he spent the day resting and watching film.
Game 2 is expected to be louder and more physical as Oklahoma City tries to avoid falling behind 0-2, and coach Mark Daigneault is likely to keep tweaking lineups to counter San Antonio’s double teams and pace control.

What adjustments can the Thunder make to stop Victor Wembanyama after his historic 41-point, 24-rebound Game 1 performance?

With star guard De'Aaron Fox's return looming, can the Spurs' rookie standouts maintain their crucial roles in Game 2?

Is the Wembanyama vs. SGA showdown already the NBA's next legendary 'Magic vs. Bird' rivalry in the making?