Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points secured a 127-114 victory for the Thunder over the Spurs, giving them a 3-2 series lead.

May 27th - The Thunder defeated the Spurs 127-114. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 32 points, 2 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Alex Caruso added 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists. For the Spurs, Cassirer scored 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Jampagne had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Spurs initially built a lead. However, the Thunder stabilized the situation thanks to Holmgren's inside finishing and Alexander's drives. At the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led by 2 points. In the second quarter, the Thunder quickly established a double-digit lead thanks to Wallace and Williams' consecutive outside hits and Caruso's continued attacks on the basket. At halftime, the Thunder led 69-58.

After switching sides, the Spurs relied on Cassirer's consecutive drives to the basket and Wahlbanyama's alley-oop dunk to narrow the gap to single digits. The Thunder players hit consecutive crucial three-pointers, while Alexander scored late in the quarter to stabilize the situation. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led 101-91. In the final quarter, the Thunder extended their lead back to over 15 points. Although the Spurs continued to close the gap through Cassirer and Wahlbanyama, they were unable to do so. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Spurs 127-114 .

Spurs player statistics

Castle had 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists; Champagne had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist; Viktor Axelsen had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist; Johnson had 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Fox had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists; Bryant had 7 points and 1 rebound; Vassell had 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Harper had 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists; McLaughlin had 4 points.

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 32 points, 2 rebounds, and 9 assists; Caruso had 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists; McCain had 20 points and 3 rebounds; Holmgren had 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 1 assist; Hartenstein had 12 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists; Kenrich Williams had 8 points and 3 rebounds; Dort had 7 points and 4 rebounds; Wallace had 7 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.

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