The Oklahoma City Thunder earned a down - to - the - wire win over the San Antonio Spurs, 95 - 91, on Tuesday at AT & T Center, taking a 3 - 2 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook took control in Game 5, offering up late - game heroics to seal the deal and cap off a 35 - point, 11 - rebound, 9 - assist night. Westbrook was a major part of OKC's impressive effort on the boards, offering four of the Thunder's 15 offensive boards and contributing to the team's 54 - 36 overall rebounding advantage. Also impressing, per usual, was former MVP and superstar Kevin Durant, who offered 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Despite the key win and a big night for the dynamic duo, the Thunder struggled mightily with turnovers, coughing the ball up 20 times while forcing just seven turnovers on the defensive end. Regardless, the Thunder now have a chance to close out the series against the 67 - win Spurs in OKC in Game 6. For the Spurs, a more balanced approach built the team's offensive output, with three players scoring 20 points or more. All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard led the team with 26 points while also nabbing five steals on the defensive end. Sharpshooter Danny Green, meanwhile, busted out of a slump to deliver 20 points on an impressive 7 - for - 10 shooting. While the Spurs' young stars shined brightly, the veteran "big 3" of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker combined for just 17 points on 6 - of - 22 shooting from the field. The team also struggled to crash the glass, with no one reaching double - digit rebounding on the night. Game 6 will see the Thunder return to Chesapeake Energy Arena with a chance to close out the series at home.
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