Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Spurs to reach brink of NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from the NBA Finals after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, helping them recover from a slow start. The Spurs struggled with their shooting, particularly Victor Wembanyama, who had a disappointing performance.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points in the Thunder's victory over the Spurs.
- ▪The Thunder now lead the Western Conference finals 3-2 with two games remaining.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama had a poor shooting night, making only 4-of-15 attempts from the field.
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Sport|BasketballGilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Spurs to reach brink of NBA FinalsShai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from a return to the finals after Game 5 victory.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoReigning NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, led all scorers in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center on May 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City, US [Christian Petersen/Getty Images via AFP]By AFPPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to move within one win of a return to the NBA…
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