The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder head back to Texas for Game 5 all tied up at 2-2 after a scintillating Kevin Durant performance in Game 4 helped the Thunder pull away in crunch time.
Thunder vs. Spurs, 2016 NBA playoffs: Time, TV schedule and live stream for Game 5
The Spurs host the Thunder in a pivotal Game 5.
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Durant tied a playoff career high with 41 points, with 17 of those coming in the final frame. He made all six of his shot attempts in the fourth quarter and also handed out two assists in a gratifying performance after the disappointing showing in a Game 3 loss that had Oklahoma City’s season on the ropes.
Russell Westbrook had another brutal shooting day, but he helped make up for it with 15 assists. Plus, the Thunder got key contributions from the "other" guys. Dion Waiters, Steven Adams and Enes Kanter combined for 44 points, and Kanter even held his own on defense, which resulted in Thunder head coach Billy Donovan sticking with him over Serge Ibaka down the stretch.
Meanwhile, the Spurs weren't on top of their game. Tony Parker had a strong showing to lead the way with 22 points, but San Antonio only had 12 assists and shot 2-of-12 from long range. Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge had good but not great efforts, while Tim Duncan and Danny Green both went scoreless. It was the first time Duncan's ever gone scoreless in a playoff game.
The Spurs should feel more comfortable back on their home floor, although Game 2 in San Antonio had that wild finish that resulted in a surprising Oklahoma City victory.
How to watch Thunder-Spurs Game 5
Place: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Online: Watch TNT, TNT Overtime
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