The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, securing a 123-108 victory and a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference finals. Despite falling behind 15-0 early, the Thunder's bench transformed the game, scoring 76 points - the most by any team in a conference finals game since 1984.

Jared McCain led the bench mob with 24 points, a playoff career high, while Jaylin Williams added 18 points on five 3-pointers. Alex Caruso contributed 15 points, giving him 63 in this series - the best three-game span of his career. The Thunder's bench accounted for 62% of the team's scoring, compensating for only two starters reaching double figures.

The Spurs' early 15-0 run marked the longest to open a conference finals game since 1997, led by Victor Wembanyama's 24 points. Oklahoma City has now won two straight after San Antonio's double-overtime victory in Game 1. The physical series continues with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday, as the Thunder stand two wins away from returning to the NBA Finals.