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'He Was Lethargic': NBA Hall of Famer Blames Victor Wembanyama for Spurs’ Collapse Against Thunder in Game 5

The Spurs needed Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead, but Wembanyama looked timid. If Victor Wembanyama was even half as motivated as when he saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lift the MVP trophy, the Spurs cornerstone would have a catalogue of terrorizing plays.

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NBA Facing Victor Wembanyama Punishment Decision After Spurs’ Game 5 Loss

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama could be facing a fine after his postgame actions in Game 5. The Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-114 on Tuesday.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

How many of the 37 players with multiple three three-pointer, three block NBA Playoff games can you name in five minutes?

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Stephon Castle News / AirJordanChronicles / May 27

‘We Don’t Get That Same Luxury’: Stephon Castle Comments on Disparity in Physical Play Calls in Game 5

San Antonio Spurs star Stephon Castle did not hide his feelings over certain refereeing calls he believed were more in favor of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the Western Conference Finals.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Spurs’ Stephon Castle makes ‘tough’ admission on Thunder’s Victor Wembanyama strategy

A Stephon Castle quote gave the San Antonio Spurs a revealing look at their most daunting challenge of the season following a 127-114 Game 5 loss in the Western Conference Finals vs.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 27

Spurs go down 3-2 in West Finals following disappointing showing in game 5

Following a dominant defensive performance from the Spurs Sunday night to even the series at 2, that same intensity was nowhere to be found in game 5, resulting in a 127-114 loss that has the good guys on the brink of elimination.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Kendrick Perkins accused Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama of being ‘punked’ by Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs are suddenly facing immense pressure after a crushing 127-114 Game 5 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It shifted the Western Conference Finals firmly in OKC’s favor.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Julian Champagnie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Spurs’ Julian Champagnie says quiet part out loud after Game 5 vs. Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs find themselves with their backs against the wall after dropping Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

Victor Wembanyama News / EssentiallySports / May 27

'He’s Pleading': Victor Wembanyama Turns Emotional in Spurs Huddle After Thunder Push Team to Brink of Elimination

As the Oklahoma City Thunder pushed their lead in the third quarter to 18 points, their momentum had to be stopped. Victor Wembanyama, after his 33-point exploit in Game 4, looked out of sorts with 2 field goals and 1 rebound at halftime.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Why Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox vows to play ‘desperate’ in Game 6 vs. Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs are officially staring directly into the abyss. That’s after a bruising 127-114 Game 5 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma City dictated the physical tone from the second quarter onward.

Keldon Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Spurs’ Keldon Johnson delivers ‘sink or swim’ message before Game 6 vs. Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs are heading into a must-win Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with their season on the line after dropping Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night.

Mitch Johnson News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Spurs' Mitch Johnson Explains Why Referees Didn't Grant His Challenge

The San Antonio Spurs are currently behind 3-2 in the series after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-114 in Game 5. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had an underwhelming game with 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks on 4-for-15 shooting.

San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Referees botched so many calls that went against the Spurs in Game 5

The San Antonio Spurs had plenty of legitimate gripes with the officiating on Tuesday during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs came into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s house looking to steal a victory.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: MVP outplays Victor Wembanyama in pivotal Game 5 win

The Oklahoma City Thunder took control against the San Antonio Spurs in a 127-114 win in Tuesday's Game 5, keeping Victor Wembanyama in check in a pivotal series win.

Referees botched so many calls that went against the Spurs in Game 5

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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Spurs HC Mitch Johnson speaks up on Stephon Castle All-Defensive Team snub

While Stephon Castle has stepped up his game for the San Antonio Spurs as a two-way player, he was not named to any of the league’s All-Defensive teams for his efforts this season.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Skip Bayless accuses Spurs’ Stephon Castle of playing football vs. SGA in WCF

There are plenty of occasions in which a league overcompensates for a perceived problem and governs with a completely different philosophy. Skip Bayless firmly believes the NBA is guilty of such a thing during the Western Conference Finals.

San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Tony Parker lands a head coaching job with historic salary

Tony Parker is a San Antonio Spurs legend who is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with four NBA Finals victories and an NBA Finals MVP on his resume.

Gregg Popovich News / NBA Analysis Network / May 26

Gregg Popovich’s locker-room message showed up in every Spurs defensive possession

The Spurs did not need a brand-new scheme to save the Western Conference finals. They needed their defensive identity back. After San Antonio’s flat Game

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26

Karl-Anthony Towns sends warning to Thunder, Spurs after Knicks clinch trip to NBA Finals

Towns addressed the team's mindset after advancing to the franchise's first NBA Finals since 1999.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Scoop B / May 26

From Popovich’s Truth to Mitch Johnson’s Bench: How Harper, Fox, and Castle Formed the Spurs’ Fearless Playoff DNA

The atmosphere surrounding the San Antonio Spurs shifted long ago. This is no longer an organization patiently navigating a standard, slow-burning rebuild; it has officially transformed into a high-octane contender retooling with a specific, championship-minded vision.

Gregg Popovich News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25