Who Wins Game 2 Tonight: OKC Thunder Or Spurs? + Jason Kidd Out As Mavericks Head Coach After 5 Seasons

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Who Wins Game 2 Tonight: OKC Thunder Or Spurs? + Jason Kidd Out As Mavericks Head Coach After 5 Seasons

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Published on May 20, 2026, 10:24:55 AM
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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jason Kidd’s exit from the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons, breaking down what it means for Dallas moving forward, while also previewing Game 2 of the Western Conference matchup between the Spurs and Thunder tonight and debating whether Oklahoma City can adjust defensively to slow down Victor Wembanyama or if San Antonio is poised to take control of the series.

Jason Kidd has officially parted ways with the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons as head coach, with the team announcing a mutual decision to separate. The move ends Kidd’s tenure in Dallas, where he led the Mavericks through multiple playoff runs and roster transitions but ultimately fell short of a championship. The organization framed the split as a reset moving forward, signaling a new direction for the franchise as it begins its search for a new head coach. What happened? What will Dallas do next?

The San Antonio Spurs secured a 122-115 double-overtime victory, powered by Wembanyama’s historic 41 points, 24 rebounds and 3 blocks in Game 1 of the Western Conference on Mondat night. Game 2 is tonight in Oklahoma City? Who will win tonight? Should OKC coach Mark Daigneault lean into a heavy dose of Chet Holmgren one-on-one, or do the Thunder need to completely redesign their defensive scheme to force the ball out of Wembanyama's hands?

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