The San Antonio Spurs are dealing with significant injury concerns as they prepare to host the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Frost Bank Center.
Point guard DeAaron Fox is listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury, while guard Dylan Harper is also day-to-day after sustaining a leg injury during the third quarter of Game 2.
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The physical toll on the Spurs roster has been evident. Four San Antonio starters logged at least 35 minutes in Game 2, following a double-overtime opening match.
In contrast, the Thunder kept all but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander under 30 minutes.
Turnover Issues Plague San Antonio
Stephon Castle has taken over primary ball-handling duties for the Spurs, scoring 25 points in Game 2.
However, he has committed 20 combined turnovers across the first two games of the series.
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The Thunder have capitalized on these errors.
Their defense limited Victor Wembanyama to just 10 paint points in Game 2 by deploying defenders Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, and Alex Caruso near the rim.
Oklahoma City also has a minor lineup concern, as forward Jalen Williams remains day-to-day with a hamstring injury ahead of the matchup in San Antonio.
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The Spurs will need strong home-court support to overcome their short-handed roster against the defending champions.
