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'Straight line drives or cheap fouls': Stephon Castle Details Tactically Defending SGA’s Supporting Cast

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5. This win gives the Thunder a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Finals. However, Stephon Castle believed the issue for the Spurs came from somewhere else.

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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.

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.

Mitch Johnson News / AirJordanChronicles / May 27

‘They Just Said They Didn’t See Me’: Spurs’ Mitch Johnson Explodes After Refs Ignore Timeout

San Antonio Spurs HC Mitch Johnson was not a happy man after a controversial fourth-quarter moment did not go in favor of his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

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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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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 27

Watch: Thunder hold off Spurs to take 3-2 WCF lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder played strong defense on Tuesday to take down the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 and take a 3-2 WCF lead. The first quarter was San Antonio’s best opportunity to seize control of the matchup.

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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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Why Spurs can still beat Thunder in WCF after Game 5 loss

The San Antonio Spurs were on the end of the Western Conference Finals roller coaster on Tuesday night, dropping Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-114 to take a 3-2 series lead.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

3 Spurs most to blame for Game 5 loss to Thunder

For roughly one quarter, the San Antonio Spurs looked completely prepared to seize control of the Western Conference Finals. Then the avalanche hit. What began as a competitive heavyweight battle quickly deteriorated into a survival exercise.

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 / Pounding the Rock / May 26

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs stars struggle in Game 5 loss to Thunder, 127-114

The San Antonio Spurs have been pushed by the defending champions to the edge of elimination, and will now return to Frost Bank Center, trying to hold it off on Thursday.

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.

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.

Stephon Castle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Stephon Castle already ‘guarding’ SGA before pivotal Game 5

The San Antonio Spurs are unquestionably entering the most critical game of their postseason run on Tuesday. With the Western Conference Finals tied at two, the Spurs have the chance to take control back from the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 26

It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma Thunder, Game 5

Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much.

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Total Apex Sports / May 26

Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie Card Just Rewrote the Market — And Maybe the Future of Collecting

The sports‑collecting world has seen some wild numbers over the past decade, but nothing quite like this. A Victor Wembanyama rookie card — a one‑of‑one, autographed, patch masterpiece — has sold for a staggering $5.11 million in a private deal.

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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Charles Barkley News / The Spun / May 25

Charles Barkley Fed Up With NBA 'Clowns' On TV

Charles Barkley likes to tell it how it is - or how he thinks it is, anyway. The longtime sports media star, known for his role on Turner Sports' "Inside the NBA" is trending for his latest comments on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

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.