In Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, tied 2-2 at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 127-114 to take a 3-2 series lead. Spurs guard Stephon Castle, a second-year star and No. 4 pick in 2024, hounded MVP candidate SGA all game, holding him to 31% shooting in matchups while scoring a team-high 24 points with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Despite Castle’s clamps and SGA’s 32 points, the Thunder’s bench and Chet Holmgren pulled away in the second half, putting San Antonio on the brink for Game 6 at home.
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