Spurs survive in OKC, 117-113, eliminate Thunder (4-2).

The Spurs did just enough to finish this series, 4-2.

In an exciting close to this fierce series, the Spurs were able to cross the finish line, courtesy of strong team play, solid defense, and Patty Mills making some big shots from long range down the stretch. Mills had just 13 points but hit hard when it hurt the worst for OKC. Kawhi Leonard had another huge outing with 49 points, 5 steals on much better shooting than the last time the Spurs were in OKC. Leonard shot 61% and made 5-10 from 3PT range, making two blocks as well.

Iman Shumpert also had a nice game after ghosting since Game 1 & 2 with 18 points on 6/11 shooting with 1 block. Pau Gasol had 10 points and 8 rebounds. Dejounte Murray had 8 points. Bismack Biyombo more than earned his keep with 7 blocks, swatting Westbrook and Carmelo in the clutch. The duo of Leonard and Biyombo swatting after Steven Adams down low put high pressure on the Thunder to overcome the sizable deficit that had accumulated throughout the game.

The Thunder's off-season has now begun, losing 2-4.

The Thunder shot 51% overall, besting the Spurs in that area, but missed four free throws. To San Antonio's fright, the Spurs also missed two free ones in a game that could've had a different victor as a single point divided the two titans of the west at one moment. OKC also dominated the boards 48-36, despite the Spurs utilizing 8 on second chances. The Spurs had 14 blocks as a team, forcing OKC into 16 turnovers and controlling their foul trouble with just two more than OKC committed.

It was a resilient win for the Spurs, as they fell 29-36 after the first quarter, mounting a 35-23 second quarter showing and only losing the fourth by six points, after a solid third quarter stay of 28-23. As his team exits the playoffs, Russell Westbrook had 27 points (making a three-pointer late to get within four points). Unfortunately, that impressive shot was after a turnover caused by Leonard that led to an open 3PT dagger also made by Leonard. Westbrook also had 9 assists in the loss. Paul George had 29 points, keeping OKC in the game lat on 11/17 shooting, making 2/4 from deep with 9 rebounds. Carmelo Anthony shot well but just had 17 points and 7 rebounds. Steven Adams cooled off a bit due to that defensive attention for 10 points and 17 rebounds, his put-back attempts swatted away.

The Spurs, weary and battle-tested, will now face the Warriors (4-3 v. Rockets).