OKC’s Game 3 Bench Explosion Is a Reminder of One Thing Sports Games Still Struggle With

Oklahoma City rallied from an early hole to beat San Antonio in Game 3 and take a 2-1 lead, fueled by 76 bench points.

The article uses that comeback to show how sports games often center stars and static ratings, which can understate role players.

In real games, substitutions, tactics, and momentum can matter as much as elite scorers, but many games model that poorly.

The piece points to titles like NBA 2K26, EA Sports FC, and Football Manager as examples of how design could better reflect bench impact.