The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host San Antonio Spurs, 98 - 97, in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals to even the series Monday at AT & T Center. The final possession was as climactic as one possession can get after the home team stole the inbound pass, drove the length of the court and left the ball in Manu Ginobili's hands to beat the buzzer. In a perfect world, Ginobili's shot banks of the glass and fall through the hoop, but a controversial no call left the Spurs stunned on their home court. Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant looked like they returned to their superstar form in the win. Durant finished with 28 points, seven rebounds and four assists on 11 - of - 19 shooting, while Westbrook 29 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals on 11 - of - 25 shooting. It is obvious that the Thunder will only win the series if the Durant-Westbrook duo are in the drivers seat, but down the stretch, Serge Ibaka came up big with a handful of midrange jumpers. Ibaka contributed 12 points, while Steven Adams pitched in 12 points and 17 rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge, who is truly showing his playoff colors, finished with 41 points, which led all scorers. It was Aldridge’s second straight game in which he led the scoring department, and his footwork in the lane is becoming, arguably, the biggest threat in the league. The big man import from the Trail Blazers only one year ago, added eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks to his tremendous performance. Kawhi Leonard was less efficient on the offensive end, but also proved how valuable he is for his end - to - end play. Leonard added 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in the contest. Game 3 is Friday at Oklahoma City.
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