Thunder Top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, Move a Win Away From a Return to NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as Oklahoma City shot 48% from the field and moved one win from the NBA Finals.
- On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, seizing a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points while Alex Caruso added 22 off the bench.
- San Antonio's 103-82 victory on Sunday evened the series at 2-2 after Victor Wembanyama dominated with 33 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Historically, teams winning Game 5 in a tied best-of-7 series advance 82% of the time.
- Despite missing Ajay Mitchell and playing without Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City shot 14-of-32 from three-point range , reversing Game 4's dismal 6-of-33 performance. SportsLine expert Mike Barner had predicted scoring would be difficult without both players, yet the Thunder surpassed expectations.
- With a 3-2 lead, the Thunder can advance to the NBA Finals with a victory Thursday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The New York Knicks will play the winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3.
- Victor Wembanyama managed just 20 points on inefficient 4-of-15 shooting after his dominant Game 4 performance, as the experience gap between San Antonio's young core and Oklahoma City's veteran championship squad proved decisive. Despite the loss, the Spurs remain ahead of schedule.
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