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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 5:42 PM ET

Playoff Development

The Thunder bench orchestrated a remarkable comeback with 76 points in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, overcoming an early 15-0 deficit to defeat the Spurs 123-108 and cut the series deficit. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers confronted another 2-0 series hole but remained optimistic, drawing confidence from their competitive showing in Game 2 and previous success in erasing similar deficits during their roller-coaster season.

Individual Recognition

Victor Wembanyama garnered unanimous selection to the NBA's All-Defensive First Team, joined by Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White, highlighting the league's premier defensive talents. In another honor, Bam Adebayo received the Social Justice Champion award for his significant contributions to social causes and community initiatives beyond his on-court performance.

Cavaliers' Season Outlook

Through their inconsistent season, the Cavaliers have relied on a key player during critical moments, suggesting his potential importance in both their current series comeback efforts and broader season trajectory as they seek consistent performance against playoff-caliber opponents.