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The Western Conference finals are tied at a game apiece after the Thunder bounced back to beat the Spurs in Game 2 on Wednesday night, 122–113.

Like Monday night’s Game 1, it was another tightly matched game. Although OKC led for most of the second half, its lead never stretched to double digits in the final 22 minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed again why he’s won back-to-back MVP awards, and the Thunder got solid contributions from bench players like Alex Caruso, Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell.

The biggest story, though, was how the Thunder neutralized Victor Wembanyama. After a historic showing (41 points and 24 rebounds) in San Antonio’s Game 1 win, Wemby put up a mortal 21 points and 17 boards. The difference was the defense on him by Isaiah Hartenstein.

Hartenstein, a burly 7-footer who signed with the Thunder before last season to improve their physicality near the rim, hardly played in Game 1. He logged just 12 minutes after playing at least 20 minutes in each of OKC’s previous eight games this postseason. The reason was that he couldn’t effectively contain Wembanyama. (Although, to be fair, neither could anyone else.)

Last night was different, though. Hartenstein found the key to keeping Wemby in check: Just knock the crap out of him on every play and hope the refs don’t call a foul. CONTINUE DAN’S COLUMN ON SI

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