Spurs expected to get favorable whistle in Game 3 after Thunder flopping complaints dominated Game 2
The San Antonio Spurs are expected to receive favorable officiating in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Complaints about flopping by the Thunder have overshadowed the series, prompting discussions about potential rule changes in the league. Despite the controversy, the Thunder remain strong contenders for back-to-back championships.
- ▪The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to win the championship, having only lost one game in the postseason.
- ▪The narrative surrounding Game 2 focused more on the Thunder's flopping than their performance.
- ▪The San Antonio Spurs have had a relatively easy path through the playoffs, winning their previous series convincingly.
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NBA Playoffs Spurs expected to get favorable whistle in Game 3 after Thunder flopping complaints dominated Game 2 Author argues the league needs rule adjustments as Thunder-Spurs officiating talk overshadows the games themselves By David Troy OutKick Published May 22, 2026 2:24pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video How far will Wemby, 'victim blaming' Spurs go, OKC is unbothered and undefeated, Knicks' hopes 👀 First Things First Nick Wright unveils his latest NBA Playoffs Tiers, featuring the San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks and OKC Thunder. Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes chime in. The NBA can't seem to get out of its own way.
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