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Fans suspect Victor Wembanyama put a hit out on Jared McCain late in Game 5

Some fans seem to believe Victor Wembanyama asked a pair of San Antonio Spurs veterans to inflict some pain on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain. The Spurs, trailing 120-106 late in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, took Wemby out of the contest with just over two minutes left. Wembanyama appeared to whisper … The post Fans suspect Victor Wembanyama put a hit out on Jared McCain late in Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops multiple Alex Caruso truth bombs

OKLAHOMA CITY — For Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso is one of the best competitors in the NBA. The veteran guard tends to elevate his game to new heights in the playoffs, and Game 5’s 127-114 win against the San Antonio Spurs was no different. Caruso’s 22 points led the Thunder bench. […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops multiple Alex Caruso truth bombs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins accused Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama of being ‘punked’ by Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs are suddenly facing immense pressure after a crushing 127-114 Game 5 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It shifted the Western Conference Finals firmly in OKC’s favor. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins watsed no time delivering a brutally direct assessment of Victor Wembanyama’s performance. “I can’t believe I’m about to say this, […] The post Kendrick Perkins accused Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama of being ‘punked’ by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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Logan O’Connor’s painfully honest take on Golden Knights sweep

The Colorado Avalanche are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a loss on Tuesday night. The Avalanche were swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Western Conference Finals. It’s a completely unexpected result, especially with the manner in which Vegas won the series. However, it is one that forward Logan O’Connor may […] The post Logan O’Connor’s painfully honest take on Golden Knights sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama declines to speak to media after Game 5 loss to Thunder

Victor Wembanyama has competed with the heart of a champion for much of the 2026 NBA playoffs, but in the biggest game of his young NBA career, the San Antonio Spurs big man struggled immensely. He looked extremely uncomfortable offensively and failed to make his presence known on the glass. An unpleasant media session presumably […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama declines to speak to media after Game 5 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Keldon Johnson delivers ‘sink or swim’ message before Game 6 vs. Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs are heading into a must-win Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with their season on the line after dropping Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night. Now trailing the defending NBA champions 3-2 in the series, the Spurs face elimination on Thursday in San Antonio as they attempt […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson delivers ‘sink or swim’ message before Game 6 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Isaiah Hartenstein talks ‘collective approach’ to limiting Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

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.

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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’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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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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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon hits career low point after Golden Knights sweep

The Colorado Avalanche are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nathan MacKinnon and his teammates entered the Western Conference Finals expecting to make a push for the Stanley Cup Final. Instead, they have been swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in rather stunning fashion. The Golden Knights won Game 4 by the score of […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon hits career low point after Golden Knights sweep 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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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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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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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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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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Mark Stone’s opening Game 4 goal has fans dreaming of sweep

The Vegas Golden Knights have the chance to sweep the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. However, they need to win Tuesday night’s Game 4 if they want that to come to pass. It’s been a close first period of play, but Mark Stone finally came through for the eager Vegas fans in attendance. […] The post Mark Stone’s opening Game 4 goal has fans dreaming of sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fake nuns show up at huge Spurs-Thunder WCF Game 5

The stakes are extremely high in the NBA Western Conference Finals. On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder squared off in Game 5 with the series tied at two. As a result, fans will go to extravagant lengths to ensure their team wins. That was the case for a pair of “nuns” […] The post Fake nuns show up at huge Spurs-Thunder WCF Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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