Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper suffered a right hamstring injury during Wednesday's 122-113 Game 2 loss to Oklahoma City, forcing him from the contest and requiring an MRI exam on Thursday. The injury occurred with 5:25 left in the third quarter when Harper drove to the basket and had his layup blocked. This complicates matters for San Antonio, with the series now tied 1-1 and heading back to San Antonio for Game 3.

Harper's exit comes as veteran guard De'Aaron Fox remains sidelined with a right high ankle sprain, forcing Stephon Castle into an expanded role. Castle has committed 20 turnovers through the first two games, the most in a two-game playoff span since 1976. San Antonio's turnover issues have been glaring, with the team committing 44 total turnovers while Oklahoma City has scored 55 points off those miscues.

Before the injury, Harper had been filling Fox's shoes effectively, delivering a 24-point, 11-rebound performance in Game 1 that earned him All-Rookie first team honors. Without both primary ballhandlers, the Spurs will lean on backup guard Jordan McLaughlin and forward Devin Vassell to handle more playmaking duties. Victor Wembanyama continues his historic playoff run, averaging 30 points and 20 rebounds through two games, but acknowledges the team's struggles without its top ball handlers.