Recap: Everything OKC Thunder said on Saturday, May 23

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The Oklahoma City Thunder talked to the media just a dozen hours after they picked up one of their most impressive playoff wins with this group. Shrugging off a quick 15-point deficit and injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajat Mitchell, they delivered a 123-108 Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

The Thunder relied on the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and friends formula. The two-time MVP winner orchestrated the game with 26 points and 12 assists. Off the bench, OKC's reserves tallied a franchise record 76 points. Jared McCain had 24 points. Jaylin Williams had 18 points.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace spoke to the media on Saturday afternoon. They will face the Spurs in a big-time Game 4 that could decide how long this series plays out.

Here's everything the Thunder said on Saturday, May 23:

Mark Daigneault on Ajay Mitchell: “No update… I know (what he’s dealing with) but I'm not giving an update on it. It'll be a listing tonight.” pic.twitter.com/O8kQjigzuj

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Mark Daigneault on Holmgren and Wallace making All-Defense Teams: “I'm happy for both of them. They earned it. I also think it's a team award. When two guys are recognized the top 10 defenders in the league, it's certainly because the team defended the way it did this season.” pic.twitter.com/ArlzoyEVvv

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Mark Daigneault on his postgame routine: “We had a team dinner last night. My parents were here, dinner with my parents, and then I watched the film last night. I usually watch the film out of the game. I'm usually pretty wound up after the game, anyways.” pic.twitter.com/5o0v8IG4fF

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Mark Daigneault on OKC being undefeated on the road these playoffs: “It’s hard to win playoff games on the road, as you saw last night. That took our best punch to win that game the way we did last night, and it still wasn't easy. Despite the fact that it was a 15-point win.” pic.twitter.com/WNP16NyEK8

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Mark Daigneault on Jared McCain gaining trust in the locker room: “These guys aren't skeptical people. They're not cynical when a new person comes in. They’re willing to see the best in somebody.” pic.twitter.com/rwId2DH7fP

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Chet Holmgren on how they’ve limited Wembanyama the last 2 games: “Yeah sorry. No gameplan stuff.” pic.twitter.com/7P17CE5QQQ

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Chet Holmgren on leaning on their playoff experience: “You have to go through very emotional games in order for that to happen. Game 57 against a tanking team isn't going to be an emotional game. These playoff games are really a different feeling.” pic.twitter.com/sYHcIJi7ZS

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Chet Holmgren on being named to All-Defense First Team: “Couldn't be more thankful for any individual recognition that I get. I think we have an All-Defensive Team on our team… We got dudes on this team that show up and go to war on that end every single night.” pic.twitter.com/b0vQV5uClo

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Chet Holmgren on being named to All-Defense First Team: “Couldn't be more thankful for any individual recognition that I get. I think we have an All-Defensive Team on our team… We got dudes on this team that show up and go to war on that end every single night.” pic.twitter.com/b0vQV5uClo

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Cason Wallace on being named to All-Defense Second Team: “It feels good. My support team is very happy. Just being able to share this accomplishment with them. It’s a lot of fun.” pic.twitter.com/2VpqAxOnPa

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Cason Wallace on Jared McCain’s Game 3: “He's been getting buckets since he got here. We weren't all the way surprised.” pic.twitter.com/OKeNoJrZG7

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

Cason Wallace on SGA ignoring the online hate: “He's comfortable with who he is. Whether he goes out there and has a good game, bad game, he's gonna play as hard as he can. He’s gonna try to do what he can to win… He’s trying to be the best player on the floor.” pic.twitter.com/U79nIdv0U5

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 23, 2026

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Recap: Everything OKC Thunder said on Saturday, May 23

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