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Thunder down Spurs, take 3-2 series lead

LOS ANGELES, California — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 127-114, to move within one win of a return to the NBA Finals on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder punished an error-strewn performance by San Antonio to claim a victory which leaves the reigning NBA champions 3-2 up with two games remaining in the Western Conference finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right) blocks San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson during Game 5 in the NBA Western Conference finals on May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. AP PHOTO