Spurs Dominate Thunder, Force West Finals Game 7
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- San Antonio led from the opening tip, never trailing once, and built a lead that swelled to 27 points by the final buzzer.
- The Spurs shot 52% from the field while holding the Thunder to just 38% shooting.
- Oklahoma City's stars struggled, with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combining for only 34 points on 12-of-37 shooting.
San Antonio led from the opening tip, never trailing once, and built a lead that swelled to 27 points by the final buzzer. The Spurs shot 52% from the field while holding the Thunder to just 38% shooting. Oklahoma City's stars struggled, with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combining for only 34 points on 12-of-37 shooting.
The Spurs' bench outscored OKC's reserves 40-18, highlighting San Antonio's depth advantage. Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 25 points, while LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Thunder's defensive rotations broke down repeatedly, allowing easy baskets in the paint.
This series now heads back to Oklahoma City for a decisive Game 7, a scenario few predicted after the Thunder's Game 4 blowout. The Spurs have won five straight Game 7s, while the Thunder are 2-2 in such games. Momentum shifts dramatically after this dominant performance.
Power Move: San Antonio's blowout victory resets the series narrative, exposing the Thunder's inability to adjust when their stars struggle. Expect Game 7 to be a defensive slugfest, but the Spurs' experience and depth give them the edge. History favors the Spurs, but the Thunder's home crowd could spark a reversal.
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