Mike Conley: "I hate guarding closeouts and multiple actions, like playing the Spurs I hated that those were the longest nights ever." JJ Redick: "That's what it felt like last night (guarding the Jazz) the Spurs circa 2014."

Jeff Teague Shoutout to JJ Redick People are taking his blueprint on how to stop SGA and applying it He changed the whole way of guarding OKC This might hurt OKC going forward and their whole trajectory of being a dynasty That way of guarding him may have messed up everything

Mitch Johnson directing the Spurs defense last night

38-year-old Mike Conley Jr full highlights vs San Antonio Spurs last night 104-102 W - Game 1 - Western Semifinals - 2026 NBA Playoffs12 Points on 48 FG 47 from 3 571 2 Rebounds 6 Assists ZERO turnovers 1 PF and a - of 13 2nd best in the game in 2413 MP

JJ Redick appears to mouth I can't play him after Ayton gives up 2 offensive rebounds in a row Ayton then gives up another offensive rebound and Redick immediately calls for a sub Ayton then gives up an and-1 before the sub takes place

Mitch Johnson directing the Spurs defense

McMenamin I've got to be more diligent than I normally am I like my timeouts I like going into the fourth quarter with four timeouts I like having two in the last 30 seconds I don't think you have the luxury vs OKC - JJ Redick on needing to call timeouts to dull Thunder runs