Thunder vs. Spurs Game 5 takeaways: Defending champs one win from Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from another trip to the NBA Finals.

The Thunder overwhelmed the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, May 26, in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, 127-114, to seize a 3-2 lead in the series.

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By no means was this a clean game exemplary of Oklahoma City’s ability, but the Thunder adjusted to San Antonio’s plan to get Victor Wembanyama going, frustrating him to 20 points on 4-of-15 shooting.

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all players with 32 points, though the Thunder had three different players score at least 20.

Here are takeaways from Game 5 of the Western Conference finals between the Thunder and Spurs:

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Oklahoma City Thunder fans react during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026.

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Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to a huge win in double OT. See game highlights

Oklahoma City Thunder fans react during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026.

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Terrell Owens cheers during the second quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown claps during the second half of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.

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Actress Jessica Alba attends Game 4 of the playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026.

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