PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals with the series tied at one game apiece, though the Spurs could be without rookie guard Dylan Harper after he injured his right adductor muscle in Game 2, with both Harper and starting point guard De'Aaron Fox listed as questionable. Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams, who returned to start Game 1 after missing six games with a hamstring injury, left early in Game 2 due to tightness in that same hamstring and is also questionable for the matchup. The Thunder rank first in forcing turnovers and allowing few shots at the rim while maintaining a low turnover rate themselves, making them an exceptionally difficult defensive opponent. The Spurs counter with the second-ranked defense against three-point shooting and rank fifth in defending shots attacking the rim, giving them versatile defensive tools to slow down the high-powered Thunder offense. Stephon Castle has been critical for San Antonio, averaging 21 points and 9.5 assists through the first two games, though he's also averaging 10 turnovers as he battles against Oklahoma City's elite ball-hawking defense. Alex Caruso has emerged as a major factor for the Thunder in the series, scoring 48 points through two games while serving as a central component of Oklahoma City's defensive scheme. Despite their overall defensive prowess, the Spurs struggle with offensive rebounding, ranking 28th in that metric, which could prove costly against a Thunder team ranked second in free-throw shooting efficiency. With San Antonio's relative inexperience in the playoffs, a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama would significantly strengthen their championship chances against the reigning defending champs.