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The Oklahoma City Thunder responded to a Game 4 loss like champions do, playing one of their best games of the playoffs in Game 5 to get a 127-114 win and take a 3-2 lead in the series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had a tough series so far, and his struggles scoring the ball efficiently continued […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Russell Westbrook in Thunder playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After a timeout was called on the floor in Game 5, Victor Wembanyama intentionally bumped Chet Holmgren on his way to the Spurs bench. Thunder forward Jaylin Williams saw what happened and gave an interesting reaction after the incident.
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Tuesday night knowing that allowing Victor Wembanyama to dominate again would likely place their season on the brink. Instead, they delivered one of their most disciplined defensive performances of the postseason. Powered by a suffocating collective effort in the paint, Oklahoma City dismantled the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein talks ‘collective approach’ to limiting Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain earned his first career playoff start in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, and didn’t disappoint head coach Mark Daigneault. McCain finished with 20 points as the Thunder’s third-leading scorer in a 127-114 win at the Paycom Center. For Daigneault, […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals why Jared McCain got the start in Thunder’s Game 5 vs Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chet Holmgren admitted he needed to become more aggressive offensively after helping the Oklahoma City Thunder secure a pivotal Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals Tuesday night. Following Oklahoma City grabbing a 3-2 series lead Tuesday, Holmgren reflected on his approach after finishing with 16 points and […] The post Thunder forward Chet Holmgren gets real on struggles vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Multiple videos featuring Oklahoma City Thunder players trying to sell calls to the referees after Game 5. Many fans are livid about how ugly the officiating was and blasted the Thunder and the refs on X.
The Oklahoma City Thunder need just one more win to make the NBA Finals for the second year in a row. The reigning NBA champs took Game 5 of their 2026 Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to the tune of a 127-114 score at Paycom Center in Oklahoma […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault credits Chet Holmgren for having ‘the gas early’ in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 5 carrying enormous pressure. They were battered by injuries and stared at the possibility of surrendering control of the Western Conference Finals. Instead, they uncovered their secret postseason weapon hiding in plain sight. With Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell both sidelined, the Thunder desperately needed secondary shot creation to […] The post Impressive stat proves Jared McCain is Thunder’s secret weapon vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs were on the end of the Western Conference Finals roller coaster on Tuesday night, dropping Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-114 to take a 3-2 series lead. The deficit puts the Spurs just one win away from elimination and the Thunder a win away from going back to the […] The post Why Spurs can still beat Thunder in WCF after Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one step closer to going back to the NBA Finals. After getting demolished in Game 4, it seemed like the San Antonio Spurs came out aggressive again in Game 5. That, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s slow start, made it look like San Antonio would put the Thunder back on their […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander toasts teammates after ‘worst start’ of his career appeared first on ClutchPoints.
San Antonio Spurs' head coach comments on why his challenge request was ignored.
The San Antonio Spurs had some controversial moments toward the end of the Game 5 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bench players came in for the Spurs faster than the Thunder, and it led to a couple of stiff fouls. Centers Mason Plumlee and Bismack Biyombo both delivered hard fouls to Jared McCain after […] The post Victor Wembanyama Accused Of Instructing Teammates To Deliver Dirty Plays appeared first on HEAVY.
In a crucial Game 5, Oklahoma City moved 3-2 ahead in the series after a tremendous display from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - but fans are adamant they are getting some luck on the court.
In a crucial Game 5, Oklahoma City moved 3-2 ahead in the series after a tremendous display from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - but fans are adamant they are getting some luck on the court.
For roughly one quarter, the San Antonio Spurs looked completely prepared to seize control of the Western Conference Finals. Then the avalanche hit. What began as a competitive heavyweight battle quickly deteriorated into a survival exercise. The Oklahoma City Thunder unleashed a devastating second-quarter barrage that completely shattered San Antonio’s rhythm. Of course, Oklahoma City […] The post 3 Spurs most to blame for Game 5 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been uncharacteristically inefficient during the 2026 Western Conference Finals, the two-time reigning MVP has done his part to help the Oklahoma City Thunder come within one win of their second straight NBA Finals appearance. Even when his shot is not falling and his ball security is lacking, Gilgeous-Alexander makes a valuable […] The post Thunder fans will love Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s humble reaction to Game 5 effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks received an apology from Shaquille O’Neal after reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. O’Neal is the latest basketball personality to give the Knicks their flowers following their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.In an appearance on Tuesday’s episode of The Rich Eisen […] The post Shaquille O’Neal Issues Apology to Knicks, Compares Them to Title-Winning Team appeared first on HEAVY.
The San Antonio Spurs had plenty of legitimate gripes with the officiating on Tuesday during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs came into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s house looking to steal a victory. But there seemed to be a lot of home cooking going on at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. … The post Referees botched so many calls that went against the Spurs in Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson exploded on the sidelines of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals after a controversial fourth-quarter moment. During the sequence, Johnson was seen signalling for a challenge from the referees after an out-of-bounds call that went the Oklahoma City Thunder’s way. The referees never gave Johnson the challenge, […] The post NBA Rule Says Spurs’ Mitch Johnson Was In The Wrong In Heated Game 5 Moment appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder Alex Caruso is shooting like a completely different player in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Caruso has been among the most important pieces of the Thunder’s supporting cast, especially in the NBA Playoffs, and his sudden surge in outside shooting is a clear reason why. In fact, the former Texas A&M Aggies star […] The post Thunder guard Alex Caruso’s playoff stat jump on pace to make NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama arguably had one of the best games that we’ve ever seen. He imposed his will on both offense and defense in the 2OT classic, finishing with 41 points, 24 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 assists, and 1 steal in 49 minutes of play. And no one […] The post Why fans should worry about Victor Wembanyama after quiet Game 5 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured an all-important win, taking down the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, 127-114, on Tuesday night. The Thunder now leads 3-2 in the series and is just one win away from the NBA Finals to defend their title. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the two-time reigning Most Valuable […] The post NBA World Reacts As Thunder Dispatches Spurs To Move One Win Closer To NBA Finals appeared first on HEAVY.
Victor Wembanyama’s rough Game 5 performance brought a sharp warning as the Spurs head home needing a win to keep their season alive. The post Victor Wembanyama Hit With Blunt Message After Disappointing Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
