The San Antonio Spurs continue to frustrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's offensive attack, as they rode a strong defensive effort and clutch free-throw shooting to a 100-96 victory and a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.
The Spurs struggled on offense throughout the game, though the duo of LaMarcus Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard continued to find success. They combined for 55 points and 19 rebounds in the win.
This was a game in which so many little things played a big role down the stretch. Leonard made the biggest play of the game, getting an offensive rebound with less than 25 seconds remaining and San Antonio leading 96-94.
Tony Parker got fouled moments later and made both of his free throws to extend the Spurs' lead. The Thunder responded with a basket from Dion Waiters to make it a 98-96 game, but they took so long to find an opening that they left themselves just 4.8 seconds on the clock.
Tim Duncan made a terrific inbounds pass, lobbing the ball into Leonard who sprinted around to take two seconds off the clock before finally getting foule ...
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