Alex Caruso knows what time it is. It's hard to explain what the Oklahoma City Thunder backup guard is doing right now other than to simply shrug, note that it's the playoffs and recognize that this is what Caruso does.

It’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals. When Victor Wembanyama has been the best player on the floor, they win.

The Western Conference finals return to Oklahoma City tonight for Game 5, with the Thunder and Spurs tied 2-2. With the team winning Game 5 in a 2-2 playoffs series going on to win that best-of-seven matchup more than 80 percent of the time,

Game 5 on Tuesday night saw the Oklahoma City Thunder push the San Antonio Spurs closer to elimination with a 127-114 victory at Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carved up San Antonio’s defense for 32 points to give Oklahoma City a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Finals.

The New York Knicks are playing in their first NBA Finals in 27 years, where they'll meet either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs.

In a crucial Game 5, Oklahoma City moved 3-2 ahead in the series after a tremendous display from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - but fans are adamant they are getting some luck on the court.

The Oklahoma City Thunder inched one step closer to defending their title Tuesday night by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points and nine assists.

For Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso is one of the best competitors in the NBA. The veteran guard tends to elevate his game to new heights in the playoffs, and Game 5's 127-114 win against the San Antonio Spurs was no different.