The Oklahoma City Thunder moved within one win of a return to the NBA Finals after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, while Alex Caruso contributed 22 points off the bench in a strong team performance.
The Thunder now hold a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, with Game 6 scheduled for Thursday in San Antonio. Oklahoma City is seeking its first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, when the team lost to the Miami Heat.
San Antonio was led by Victor Wembanyama, who scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. The Spurs, who have not reached the NBA Finals since 2014, face elimination in Game 6 on their home court.
