The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one step away from the NBA Finals. In a spectacular evening at the Paycom Center, the defending champions triumphed 127-114 over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the series, taking a 3-2 lead and igniting the enthusiasm of the home fans.
The man of the match was again Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the Thunder with 32 points and confirmed his status as the team's absolute leader. Alex Caruso also shone with 22 points, while youngster Jared McCain added 20 more in a performance full of energy and pace.
On the other hand, Victor Wembanyama failed to make the difference as usual. The French star finished the game with 20 points, but the Spurs suffered a lot on defense and could not withstand the Thunder's intensity in the second half of the match.
The series now moves to San Antonio for Game 6 on Friday. The Thunder are looking for the decisive shot to secure a spot in the finals, where they host the New York Knicks, while the Spurs will try to keep their comeback dream alive.
