The Western Conference finals are heading to San Antonio for Game 3, where the Spurs will host the Oklahoma City Thunder with the series tied, 1-1. It's already proven to be an absolute thriller series between these two 60-plus-win teams, and a physical one at that, with each team emerging from Game 2 with bumps and bruises.

The Spurs' Injury Woes Mount

Guard De'Aaron Fox, who has been recovering from an ankle injury suffered in the Western Conference semifinals, remains questionable for the matchup. Rookie Dylan Harper, who has played a significant role in Fox's absence,is also dealing with an injury. The Spurs will look to second-year guard Stephon Castle to clean things up if both Fox and Harper are out.

Flopping has become a major talking point in the NBA, with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as a focal point. A 36-second video showed seven plays in which the two-time MVP ended up on the floor after contact. Gilgeous-Alexander took 24 field-goal attempts en route to a game-high 30 points and shot just six free throws, lower than his regular-season average of nine.

The Impact of Gilgeous-Alexander's Flopping

The controversy surrounding Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping has sparked a heated debate in the NBA community.. while some argue that it's a necessary evil in the game, others believe it's a major issue that needs to be addressed. The NBA has implemented various rules and penalties to discourage flopping, but it remains a persistent problem.

The Spurs, meanwhile, are focused on finding ways to contain Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder's high-powered offense. With Fox and Harper's injuries, they'll need to rely on Castle and other role players to step up and make a difference.

A Physical Series Takes a Toll

The Western Conference finals have been a physical and intense series, with both teams emerging from Game 2 with bumps and bruises . The Spurs will need to find a way to contain the Thunder's physicality and prevent further injuries to their key players.

The series is tied at 1-1, and the matchup promises to be a thrilling one. The Spurs will need to find a way to overcome their injury woes and contain the Thunder's high-powered offense if they hope to advance to the NBA Finals.