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Mark Daigneault cites injuries after OKC's Game 7 loss to Spurs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Mark Daigneault cites injuries after OKC's Game 7 loss to Spurs
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost 111-103 to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on June 1, 2026. Head coach Mark Daigneault pointed to significant injuries, with Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell unable to play. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 35 points, but the team struggled without their key contributors. Daigneault maintained that the Thunder had sufficient resources to win despite these absences. The loss ends OKC's playoff run, marking a disappointing conclusion after a hard-fought series.

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  • •OKC lost to San Antonio in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
  • •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points for the Thunder.
  • •Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell missed the game due to injuries.
  • •Daigneault believes the team had enough talent to win.
  • •OKC's season concludes with this loss on June 1, 2026.
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  • 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Daigneault won't use 2 key injuries to 'excuse' OKC's Game 7 loss to Spurs
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Mark Daigneault won't use 2 key injuries to 'excuse' OKC's Game 7 loss to San Antonio Spurs.

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