Spurs Force Game 7: Thunder Dominated in San Antonio
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- Kawhi Leonard led with 28 points and 10 rebounds, outplaying Russell Westbrook's inefficient 22-point night.
- San Antonio's bench outscored OKC's reserves 45-18, exposing a critical depth advantage.
- The win continues a historic trend: San Antonio is 14-2 in Game 6s under Gregg Popovich when facing elimination.
Spurs dominated from tip-off, shooting 52% from the field while holding Thunder stars to 38% shooting. Kawhi Leonard led with 28 points and 10 rebounds, outplaying Russell Westbrook's inefficient 22-point night. San Antonio's bench outscored OKC's reserves 45-18, exposing a critical depth advantage.
The win continues a historic trend: San Antonio is 14-2 in Game 6s under Gregg Popovich when facing elimination. This experience factor looms large as the Thunder struggle with late-game execution. Oklahoma City now faces a must-win on the road against a team that has won 14 straight home games.
Series momentum has swung violentlyโOKC won Games 3 and 4 by double digits, but San Antonio responded with two dominant performances. The Spurs' defensive adjustments, particularly switching on pick-and-rolls, have neutralized Westbrook's drives. Game 7 will test which team can sustain intensity for 48 minutes.
Power Move: Spurs have all the momentum and history on their side. Expect Popovich to exploit OKC's shallow bench again, forcing turnovers and controlling pace. Thunder must get Durant and Westbrook to 60+ points or face early vacation.
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