Facing a 15-0 deficit early in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Friday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t panic.Instead, the defending champions did what they always do: defend, attack relentlessly and lean on their depth, throwing waves of athleticism at the San Antonio Spurs.By halftime, the Thunder had turned that early hole into a 58-51 lead behind a stunning 58-36 run. By the final buzzer, Oklahoma City had a 123-108 victory, reclaiming home-court advantage and taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was held scoreless in the first quarter, finished with 26 points and 12 assists to lead the Thunder at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Gilgeous-Alexander, who didn’t attempt a free throw until midway through the third quarter, went a perfect 12 for 12 from the line.Jaylin Williams, who scored just six total points in the first two games of the series, erupted for a career playoff-high 18 points, including 14 in the first half as Oklahoma City seized control. Six Thunder players finished in double-figures after seven reached that mark in Game 2.Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, coming off a dominant 41-point, 24-rebound performance in San Antonio’s Game 1 win, looked far more human Friday night. He finished with 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting and grabbed just four rebounds. Devin Vassell added 20 points for the Spurs. The series stays in San Antonio for Game 4 on Sunday.Here are our takeaways from Game 3:McCain’s big nightThe real MVP might be Daryl Morey, who delivered Jared McCain at the NBA trade deadline. McCain tallied 24 points as part of the Thunder’s 76-point bench effort in a monumental Game 3 without Jalen Williams. The starters led a disastrous start, down 15-0 to begin, and the bench dug them out. McCain with his courageous drives, Jaylin Williams hit timely 3s. Alex Caruso hasn’t just been one of the best role players in this series, but he’s been one of the best players overall. Maybe Sam Presti is the MVP for selecting the right reserves to fill Oklahoma City’s gaps. — Joel Lorenzi, Thunder writer