Spurs vs Thunder live updates: 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 score, highlights, stats, analysis from WCF
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Key Points:
- Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 127-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead despite injuries to key shooters Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, supported by strong 3-point shooting from Alex Caruso (22 points) and a more aggressive Chet Holmgren (16 points, 11 rebounds).
- Victor Wembanyama struggled for the Spurs, shooting 4-of-15 and failing to impact the game as he did in Game 4, finishing with 20 points and three blocks.
- San Antonio’s secondary scorers, Stephon Castle (24 points) and Julian Champagnie (career playoff high 22 points), performed well, but the team could not find consistent offensive flow or close the gap in the fourth quarter.
- The series now shifts back to San Antonio for a critical Game 6, which the Spurs must win to stay alive, airing Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.