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Thunder beat Spurs to move one win from NBA Finals

Thunder beat Spurs to move one win from NBA Finals

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder won their game against the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals. If they win the next game, they will advance to the NBA Finals for the second year in a row.

Key Facts

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points despite a slow start, missing his first four shots.
  • The Thunder overcame an 8-point early deficit and led by 11 points at halftime.
  • Oklahoma City extended their lead in the third quarter, scoring the first 9 points.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander made 7 of 19 shots from the field and 16 of 17 free throws.
  • Jared McCain scored 20 points after halftime, replacing Cason Wallace.
  • San Antonio’s star player Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points and had 6 rebounds, but his rebounding average dropped recently.
  • Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama needs to shoot more and score over 20 points to help the team win.
  • The New York Knicks have already reached the NBA Finals after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference finals.
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