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Thunders Depth Overcomes Shais Slow Start, Take 3-2 Lead

Thunder used balanced scoring to win Game 5, 127-114, taking a 3-2 series lead over Spurs. Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's slow start, Chet Holmgren, Jared McCain, and Alex Caruso stepped up. Oklahoma City is one win from returning to NBA Finals.