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Impressive stat proves Jared McCain is Thunder’s secret weapon vs. Spurs

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.

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Why Spurs can still beat Thunder in WCF after Game 5 loss

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.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander toasts teammates after ‘worst start’ of his career

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.

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Victor Wembanyama Accused Of Instructing Teammates To Deliver Dirty Plays

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.

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Furious NBA fans claim playoffs are 'rigged' for Oklahoma City Thunder as controversial call and 'flopping' antics mar win over San Antonio Spurs

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.

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Furious NBA fans claim playoffs are 'rigged' for Oklahoma City Thunder as controversial call and 'flopping' antics mar win over San Antonio Spurs

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.

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3 Spurs most to blame for Game 5 loss to Thunder

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.

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Thunder fans will love Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s humble reaction to Game 5 effort

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.

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Shaquille O’Neal Issues Apology to Knicks, Compares Them to Title-Winning Team

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.

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Referees botched so many calls that went against the Spurs in Game 5

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.

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NBA Rule Says Spurs’ Mitch Johnson Was In The Wrong In Heated Game 5 Moment

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.

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Thunder guard Alex Caruso’s playoff stat jump on pace to make NBA history

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.

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Why fans should worry about Victor Wembanyama after quiet Game 5 vs. Thunder

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.

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NBA World Reacts As Thunder Dispatches Spurs To Move One Win Closer To NBA Finals

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.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso steal momentum with Game 5 Thunder win

The Oklahoma City Thunder were never going to be rattled despite suffering a blowout loss in Game 4 of their Western Conference Finals clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs roughed them up to the tune of a 103-82 defeat, but the Thunder, taking after the identity of their best player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso steal momentum with Game 5 Thunder win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Johnson Explodes After Spurs Get Robbed by Officials in Game 5 Vs Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have been playing a tight, back-and-forth Western Conference Finals. But in Game 5, the officiating crew became part of the story in the worst way possible.According to video posted by @Rate_the_Refs on X, referee James Capers refused to give Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson a timeout to […] The post Mitch Johnson Explodes After Spurs Get Robbed by Officials in Game 5 Vs Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson loses his mind after Thunder get beneficial out of bounds call

The San Antonio Spurs are trying to steal another win in enemy territory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, with each team looking to take a pivotal 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference Finalsa. Every call counts for both teams, so it was understandable that San Antonio head coach Mitch Johnson had […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson loses his mind after Thunder get beneficial out of bounds call appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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