NBA playoffs: Thunder one win from finals as Wembanyama and Spurs go quiet in Game 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 127-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, while Jared McCain made a significant impact in his playoff debut. The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama struggled offensively, raising concerns about his performance as the series progresses.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points in the Thunder's victory.
- ▪The Thunder will have a chance to close out the series in Game 6 on Thursday.
- ▪Jared McCain contributed significantly with 20 points, including 18 in the second half.
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Jared McCain celebrates as the Thunder edge closer to a return to the NBA finals. Photograph: Julio Cortez/APView image in fullscreenJared McCain celebrates as the Thunder edge closer to a return to the NBA finals. Photograph: Julio Cortez/APNBANBA playoffs: Thunder one win from finals as Wembanyama and Spurs go quiet in Game 5Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 points in victoryOKC lead best-of-seven series 3-2 after 127-114 winReutersWed 27 May 2026 07.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleShai Gilgeous-Alexander did not like the way he started on Tuesday night, but the Oklahoma City Thunder star came up big in the second and third quarters – with plenty of help from the cast around him – as the Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference…
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