Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 35 points weren't enough to secure a 111-103 victory for the Spurs over the Thunder, who advanced to the NBA Finals.

May 31st - The Spurs defeated the Thunder 111-103. In this game, Wahlbanyama contributed 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Jampagne added 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Thunder, Alexander scored 35 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Wallace had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, the Spurs scored consecutively, helping the team quickly establish a lead. The Thunder, on the other hand, relied on McCain's outside shooting and Alexander's penetration to keep the score close. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 32-25. In the second quarter, Alexander led the Thunder to continuously close the gap and even took the lead at one point. In the crucial moments, Fox and Wernbanyama responded consecutively to help the Spurs stabilize the situation. At halftime, the Spurs led 56-53.

After switching sides, Alexander and Caruso hit consecutive three-pointers, giving the Thunder a brief lead. However, Sampdoria hit consecutive outside shots, and Wabanjama contributed a crucial three-pointer to help the Spurs widen the gap again. At the end of the third quarter, the Spurs led 80-77 . In the final quarter, the Spurs extended their lead to double digits. Although Alexander and Wallace once narrowed the gap to 6 points, Castle scored a crucial basket, and Vassell sealed the victory with a fast-break dunk before the final buzzer. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Thunder 111-103 .

Spurs player statistics

Wambano: 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Champagne: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Castle: 16 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Fox: 15 points, 5 assists; Harper: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Vassell: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Johnson: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Kornet: 2 points, 4 rebounds; Bryant: 2 points, 1 rebound

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 35 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists; Wallace had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists; Caruso had 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; McCain had 12 points and 1 rebound; Jalin Williams had 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists; Hartenstein had 7 points and 5 rebounds; Holmgren had 4 points and 4 rebounds; Dort had 3 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists.

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