An exceptionally physical series between the Thunder and Spurs went to another level in the waning minutes of OKC’s pivotal Game 5 victory on Tuesday night.
The defending champs built up a double-digit lead in the first half and never really let go of the rope. San Antonio made a few pushes here and there to cut it down, but by the last half of the fourth quarter the game was decided. So, with just over two minutes remaining, garbage time began. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson was first to sub in his deep bench, with backups Mason Plumlee, Bismack Biyombo, Kelly Olynyk and Jordan McLaughlin hitting the floor to finish out a disappointing road loss.
