Fox, Harper cleared for Game 3; Williams sidelined as Thunder lead Spurs series

In the unfolding drama of the NBA playoffs, where health and depth often matter as much as talent, the Oklahoma City Thunder demonstrated that a team's identity can be forged not by its stars alone but by those who rise from the bench. With Jared McCain leading a reserve unit that contributed 76 points, the Thunder claimed a 2–1 series lead over San Antonio, while injury news across the league continued to reshape the contours of competition. The absence of Jalen Williams and the return of De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper remind us that playoff basketball is as much a test of resilience and roste