The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a 3-2 series advantage over the San Antonio Spurs after dominating Game 5 with a 127-114 victory. From the start, the Thunder controlled the game, building an 11-point lead by halftime at 69-58. The Spurs attempted to rally in the third quarter but could only cut the deficit to one point. In the end, the Thunder's strong offense prevailed, securing a 13-point win and a 3-2 series lead.
Key Performances
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again led the Thunder with 32 points, 9 assists, and 2 steals. Chet Holmgren contributed 16 points, 11 rebounds, and one steal and one block each. As in previous games, a significant portion of Gilgeous-Alexander's points came from the free-throw line, where he shot 16-of-17.
Meanwhile, Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama was limited to 20 points, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.
Looking Ahead
Game 6 will be held in San Antonio and is a do-or-die situation for both teams. The Thunder aim to close out the series, while the Spurs look to force a Game 7.
