SGA, Thunder Put Spurs on Brink with WCF Game 5 Win, Box Score Stats & Highlights for Wemby, McCain
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Key Points:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3-2 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals with a 127-114 victory in Game 5, putting them one win away from back-to-back Finals appearances.
- The Thunder's MVP scored 32 points, primarily from free throws, and contributed nine assists despite a less efficient shooting night and six turnovers.
- Rookie Jared McCain impressed in his first playoff start, scoring 20 points with a strong second-half performance and a highlight-reel shot, boosting his case to start Game 6.
- Alex Caruso provided a significant impact off the bench for OKC, tallying 22 points, six assists, and three steals in 28 minutes.
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama struggled with shooting efficiency, finishing with 20 points on 4-of-15 shooting, while teammates Julian Champagnie and Stephon Castle scored 22 and 24 points respectively, but the Spurs lacked broader support from their role players.