Thunder roll past Spurs in critical Game 5 to move one game closer to facing Knicks in NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, showcasing his MVP-caliber performance. The Thunder are now one win away from facing the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, with Game 6 set for Thursday night in San Antonio.
- ▪The Thunder's victory puts them one game away from the NBA Finals.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 32 points and contributed nine assists.
- ▪Oklahoma City held the Spurs to just 40.2 percent shooting during the game.
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NBA Thunder roll past Spurs in critical Game 5 to move one game closer to facing Knicks in NBA Finals By Brian Lewis Published May 26, 2026, 11:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Knicks know they’ll be in their first NBA Final in 27 years. Now they’re one Oklahoma City win away from knowing they’ll face the Thunder. As the Knicks rest and recuperate, they won’t play Game 1 until June 3. It’s an eight-day layoff while they watch across the country at the slugfest that is the Western Conference finals. 3 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a game-high 32 points, drives on Devin Vassell during the Thunder’s 127-114 Game 5 win over the Spurs on May 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City.
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