Thunder Beat Spurs 108-103
Kevin Durant scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of the NBA Finals, beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 in Game 5 on Monday night and moving within a victory of a series knockout.
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Kevin Durant scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of the NBA Finals, beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 in Game 5 on Monday night and moving within a victory of a series knockout.
Once Kevin Durant got going, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't find a way to slow him down.
Back in 1999, while Prince was partying, the NBA played a 50 game strike-shortened season that ended with the San Antonio Spurs being crowned champions. That first title for the Spurs began their odd dynasty as they would win the NBA Finals in only odd number years (2003, '05, and '07).
The first round of the NBA Playoffs has come to a close for the Western Conference, and the teams vying to make it into the conference finals are ready for battle. Let's take a look at the Western Conference semifinal matchups to give you insight into who we think will come out on top.
Tim Duncan made his move to the basket and didn't come close to scoring.
San Antonio's Manu Ginobili got a chance to re-acclimate himself after almost six weeks off with a game against an inferior opponent.
Antonio McDyess was waived by the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, clearing a path to retirement for the 17-year NBA veteran.
The Pistons allowed San Antonio to shoot 64.3 percent (45-for-70) Wednesday, their worst defensive outing this season.
A rare three game losing streak for the Red Wings, Detroit tonight is back at the Joe, where they will skate with the L.A. Kings.
Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs held off the Detroit Pistons 100-89 Tuesday night.
The San Antonio Spurs are ready to start the second phase of their "Rodeo Road Trip." The first stop could be tough if Richard Hamilton sees action against them.
