NBA Analyst Points Out Spurs’ Lack of Top Creators Following WCF Game 5 Loss

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NBA Analyst Points Out Spurs’ Lack of Top Creators Following WCF Game 5 Loss

Jared Weiss argues that the Spurs don't have a true A-level shot creator, relying on many good ones to carry them through the regular season. "That hasn't quite cut it against the Thunder in the conference finals because their defense is immaculate," Weiss said. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepping up to that level, according to Weiss, Wemby has to elevate, too.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Stephon Castle's Analysis On What The Spurs Should've Done Better In Game 5

The Spurs' interior defense wasn't as menacing tonight as it usually is. Castle spoke on this post the loss, saying, "it started with just containing the ball especially the guys that aren't SGA that aren't like natural on ball creators not allowing them to get straight line drives or cheap fouls." Game 6 will take place in San Antonio.

By Samir Mehdi

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Raves About Chet Holmgren After OKC's Game 5 Win

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Raves About Chet Holmgren After OKC's Game 5 Win

Chet started the game off 4-4 from the field. He finished the 127-114 win with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Shai said, "He was really good. Chet has all the tools and everybody in our building and the league knows that. Hell of a player. I don’t ever worry about Chet. I’ll bet on Chet 10 times out of 10."

By Samir Mehdi

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Stephon Castle Says Spurs Can’t Be as Physical as OKC on Defense, Hints at Unfair Whistle

Castle believes the Spurs can't defend the same way the Thunder do, especially when it comes to physicality. "How physical they are, we don't get that same luxury to be able to play as physical on the other end at times," Castle said. Although the Spurs try to play through it on offense, it didn't work in game 5.

By Pranay Mukherjee

OKC Beats Spurs 127-114 In Game 5 To Lead Series 3-2

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OKC Beats Spurs 127-114 In Game 5 To Lead Series 3-2

In his first career Playoff-start, Jared McCain dropped 16 in the second half tonight including a monster dagger at 3:42 to extend the lead to 15. Wemby went 4-15 from the field as he dropped 20 points while Shai's 30 points on 6-18 shooting eclipsed him. The Thunder now guarantee one more game at home as they lead 3-2.

By Samir Mehdi

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Reggie Miller Backs Knicks as Favorites to Win NBA Title Irrespective of Their Opponent

Irrespective of who the Knicks face in the NBA Finals, Miller is confident they have the advantage. "Whomever wins this Spurs-OKC series, the Knicks are gonna be favored in the Finals to win it all," Miller said. "I've seen enough from the Knicks." He's confident the Knicks, who dominated the Cavs 4-0 in the ECF, have an advantage.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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