Thunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from return to NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, while the team showcased a strong performance after a previous loss. With this victory, the Thunder are now one win away from returning to the NBA Finals.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points for the Thunder.
- ▪Oklahoma City leads the series 3-2 and is one win away from the NBA Finals.
- ▪San Antonio struggled with shooting, missing 29 of 41 three-point attempts.
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Open this photo in gallery:Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around Julian Champagnie of the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in Game Five.Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 on Tuesday night.Jared McCain – getting the call with Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell both sidelined – scored 20 in his first playoff start for the defending NBA champion Thunder, who lead the Western Conference finals 3-2.Chet Holmgren had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the…
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