Down both Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping to set the tone defensively against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals. Ergo, head coach Mark Daigneault is starting Cason Wallace in place of sharpshooter Jared McCain, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.
Both players will be important in this win-or-go-home showdown in the Paycom Center, but OKC clearly wants to bring a little extra intensity to start the action.
Down both Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping to set the tone defensively against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals. Ergo, head coach Mark Daigneault is starting Cason Wallace in place of sharpshooter Jared McCain, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.
