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Spurs’ Julian Champagnie says quiet part out loud after Game 5 vs. Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs find themselves with their backs against the wall after dropping Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. After a terrible shooting night in Game 4, the defending champs responded with a hot streak at home to get a 127-114 win and take a […] The post Spurs’ Julian Champagnie says quiet part out loud after Game 5 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Russell Westbrook in Thunder playoff history

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.

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Mark Daigneault reveals why Jared McCain got the start in Thunder’s Game 5 vs Spurs

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.

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Thunder forward Chet Holmgren gets real on struggles vs. Spurs

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.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault credits Chet Holmgren for having ‘the gas early’ in Game 5

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.

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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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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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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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Golden Knights, Mark Stone complete jaw-dropping Avalanche sweep in West Final

The Vegas Golden Knights got things started in the first period thanks to Mark Stone’s opening goal. With a chance to sweep the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals, it was a huge opening tally. It ended up being a foundational goal, as Vegas went on to complete the sweep. Stone’s opening goal stood […] The post Golden Knights, Mark Stone complete jaw-dropping Avalanche sweep in West Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Martin Necas suffers injury scare in Game 4 after Tomas Hertl hit

The Colorado Avalanche are fighting for their lives in Game 4. The Avalanche are trailing on the scoreboard and need something to break their way if they want to continue playing. Things nearly got even worse when Martin Necas appeared to suffer a scary injury. Necas was chasing a loose puck in the offensive zone […] The post Avalanche’s Martin Necas suffers injury scare in Game 4 after Tomas Hertl hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets playoff high-water mark in Game 5 vs. Spurs

Oklahoma City Thunder centerpiece Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not donned the cape much during the 2026 Western Conference Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs continue to make a concentrated effort to wear down the two-time regular season MVP. A superhero can still prevail when they are not at their best, though. When the arsenal is running […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets playoff high-water mark in Game 5 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeff Van Gundy has bold take on Knicks’ playoff run

Jeff Van Gundy coached the New York Knicks the last time they made a run to the playoffs, but he thinks what the current team is doing far surpasses that. Van Gundy proclaimed the Knicks the favorites to win it all after they swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night. … The post Jeff Van Gundy has bold take on Knicks’ playoff run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder villain arc is great for the NBA

Come playoff time, I am in the most important demographic for TV ratings for the NBA. I’m a casual NBA fan. The league is not one of the top three or four sports I follow. I never fully adopted a team over the years, despite rubbernecking Michael Jordan and the Bulls in the ’90s, and…

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