Leonard deconstructs Warriors for Spurs victory, 93-108.

Kawhi Leonard put on a show in the final five minutes.

Kawhi Leonard demolished the Warriors in the final five minutes of this game, hitting a fadeaway over Andre Iguodala, grabbing his own rebound for a tip-in, making a step-back 3PTer over Kevin Durant, blocking Durant's mid-range jumper and blitzing on the fast break, catching a pass from Iman Shumpert, pushing off on Draymond Green and hitting another step-back 3PTer, the ball rattling in for an 88-100 lead with 90 seconds to play. Leonard would hit another 3PTer after a block by Bismack Biyombo on Kevin Durant, knocking KD to the court, leaving Kawhi open.

It was a sight to behold, and a refreshing one at that, after Golden State trimmed a double-digit lead to within 3 points. During the game, the Spurs led 37-26, 78-68 and 81-72 after the third quarter. The Warriors pulled off one of their trademark runs in the 2nd Quarter to lead 55-54 at halftime. Both teams were shooting 6-13 and 8-17 from long range, 50% and 45% overall.

San Antonio seized the victory 93-108 as The Claw drew a foul in the final seconds, making the shot at the basket, showered with M-V-P chants by the happy home crowd. A feel-good victory for the Spurs here, who now move to 60 wins on the season, comfortably ahead of the Warriors (49-22). Leonard finished with 41 points from eight 3PTers with 4 steals and 2 blocks (both on Durant).

Only one will win the western conference finals.

 Iman Shumpert was the early spark for the Spurs, notching 15 points before halftime and scoring more in the fourth quarter for 24 points overall with 4 steals off four 3PTers. Rudy Gay made two long shots, with 9 rebounds, 1 steal for 12 points on 5/5 shooting. Pau Gasol had 12 points and 10 rebounds, provider of several second chance opportunities for the Spurs to pull ahead, and maker of two 3PTers. Bismack Biyombo had 14 rebounds to go with 7 blocks, taking up the mantel as Kyle O'Quinn's early defensive play was disappointing. Patty Mills had a cold night on 1/9 shooting from 3PT range, but still managed 7 points and 5 assists, scoring inside when the game was still tight.

For the Warriors, it was not a good night. Steph Curry went 7/20 and also 1/9 from long range for 16 points, despite being open more than once. Klay Thompson was the high man with 21 points, making a trio of bombs. Kevin Durant, smothered all game long, had 14 points in a poor showing on 5/16 shooting despite some thrilling dunks over Gasol and Biyombo. Andre Iguodala had 14 points and played distributor in that profitable 2nd Quarter. Draymond Green had a quiet night with just 6 points and 7 rebounds, going 3/8. Zaza Pachulia had 11 points with 12 rebounds. The Warriors shot 30% from 3PT distance, with the Spurs making 18 of their own, winning the boards 48-39 with an impressive 13 offensive rebounds (due to Gasol). Both teams combined for 18 turnovers, showing their efficiency for 38 assists total.

When next these Top 2 seeds meet it will be epic...again. Who will win the west?