By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Russell Westbrook had 35 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Spurs 95-91 on Tuesday night and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
“We got stops, and Russ was a maniac tonight, keeping us in it,” Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant said.
Durant added 23 points for the Thunder, who won for the second time in San Antonio in the series. Oklahoma City can close out the series Thursday in Game 6 at home. Turk center Ener Kanter added 8 points and 13 rebounds for the winners, while Spaniard Serge Ibaka contributed 5 points and 4 rebounds.
The Spurs got 9 points and 4 assists by French star Tony Parker, while Boris Diaw added 2 points and 3 rebounds. It was a game all about Westbrook.