The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the driver's seat going into Game 6 after taking a 3-2 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. The Thunder had control for most of the game, and now they have a chance to close out the series when they head back on the road.

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.

Chet Holmgren had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 5 win Tuesday over the San Antonio Spurs. Cooper Neill / OKLAHOMA CITY — The talk on the team plane centered on a player the Oklahoma City Thunder had not seen in weeks.

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.

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.

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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a historic Thunder record in the 2026 playoffs, as Oklahoma City is one win away from the NBA Finals.

After an ugly Game 4 loss in San Antonio, Oklahoma City returns to Paycom Center needing more offensive consistency, better ball security, and a stronger response against a confident Spurs team in a tied Western Conference Finals series.