The Thunder beat the Spurs 108-103 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.
– photos by Jerry Lara and Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News
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Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) helps up San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Stephen Jackson (3) reacts near San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) reacts after being fouled and hitting a three point basket near Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Stephen Jackson (3) walks off the court after the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots a three point basket during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. Ginobili missed the shot to tie the game. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots a three point basket during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) hits a three point basket over San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) and San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) walk on the court near the end of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) on the bench near the end of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
The San Antonio Spurs tip off against The Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kevin Martin / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) walks down the court during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-106. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) motions after hitting a three point basket giving the Thunder 108 points during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) and San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) walk off the court after the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) holds a towel over his head near the end of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) walks on the court during team introductions before the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) talks to Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) near Oklahoma City Thunder’s Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) guards Oklahoma City Thunder’s Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) talks to official Tom Washington as Oklahoma City Thunder’s Thabo Sefolosha (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) listen during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gestures during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) reacts after being called for a foul during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) goes to the basket over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nick Collison (4), drawing a charge call, during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks gestures during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nick Collison (4) fight for control of the ball during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) smiles during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks talks to Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich yells during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) points after scoring a basket during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) reacts after being called for a charging foul during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) and San Antonio Spurs’ Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) shoots against San Antonio Spurs’ Danny Green (4) and San Antonio Spurs’ DeJuan Blair (45) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Thabo Sefolosha (2) is guarded by San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) and San Antonio Spurs’ Stephen Jackson (3) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Stephen Jackson (3) gestures after making a basket during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich yells during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Daequan Cook (14) shoots the ball during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) yells near San Antonio Spurs’ Stephen Jackson (3) after being fouled during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) passes the ball over San Antonio Spurs’ Boris Diaw (33) and San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) and Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) strips the ball from San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) near Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) reacts after teammate Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) was fouled during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) fouls San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots a three point basket during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) sits on the bench during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Gary Neal (14) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nick Collison (4) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) draws a charging call against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nick Collison (4) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) drives against San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Thabo Sefolosha (2) helps up Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) with Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) watching during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) drives against San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) drives against San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) passes around San Antonio Spurs’ Tiago Splitter (22) and San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs’ Tiago Splitter (22) and San Antonio Spurs’ Gary Neal (14) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) shoots over San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) high fives Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) dribbles between San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) and San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) gestures after fouling Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) greets Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (0) reacts near San Antonio Spurs’ Stephen Jackson (3) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s James Harden (13) dribbles near San Antonio Spurs’ Stephen Jackson (3) during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) walks towards the benech during the first half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) lays in the ball during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) goes to the basket during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker (9) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (San Antonio Express-News)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (35) shoots against San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (San Antonio Express-News)
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks hugs Wanda Pratt, Kevin Durant’s mother, after game five of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. The Thunder won 108-103. (San Antonio Express-News)
