NBA Playoff Bracket Update (May 26th)

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NBA Playoff Bracket Update (May 26th)

The Thunder are up 3-2 on the Spurs after a 127-114 win in Game 5. They are a win away from facing the Knicks, who swept the Cavs last night, in the Finals and their second straight Finals berth. The Spurs have a chance to tie the series in San Antonio in 48 hours.

By Samir Mehdi

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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