Spurs Fall to Thunder 127-114 in Game 5 of Western Conference Finals

The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-114 on Tuesday night. The defeat put the Spurs behind three games to two in the best-of-seven series.

Spurs guard Stephon Castle said after the game that his team does not receive the same freedom to play physically on defense that the Thunder receives. "It’s tough," Castle said. " The Spurs were called for seven more fouls than the Thunder but attempted only six fewer free throws.

Wembanyama finished with 20 points and six rebounds on 4-for-15 shooting. Castle led San Antonio with 24 points, six assists, five rebounds, and three steals on 7-for-11 shooting. The Spurs will host Game 6 on Thursday night and need a win to force a Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Saturday.