The Latest Breaking News from Game 5

Victor Wembanyama Escapes NBA Punishment for Ducking Media After Spurs’ Game 5 Loss to Thunder

The Spurs star may have to pay up after refusing to speak with reporters postgame.

Sports Illustrated · May 27

Chris Mannix: Thunder’s Biggest Advantage Over the Spurs Isn’t Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

With a roster built to withstand moments exactly like this, OKC’s supporting cast answered the call to take a 3–2 West finals lead.

Sports Illustrated · May 27

Spurs at Thunder Game 5: Three Takeaways From Oklahoma City’s Impressive Bounce-Back Win to Take 3–2 Lead

The Thunder held Victor Wembanyama in check while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 32 points in the win.

Sports Illustrated · May 26

Jalen Duren’s Game 5 Benching Could Cost Him Millions, but Will Also Save the Pistons a Ton of Money

Jalen Duren isn’t getting a max contract. Maybe that will help both he and the Pistons going forward.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

J.B. Bickerstaff Says the Refs Missed a Clear Foul in Crunch Time, and He’s Right to Be Angry

The Detroit Pistons lost Game 5 against the Cavaliers thanks in part to a missed call that could have swung the game.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Cavaliers Steal Game 5 in Overtime After Questionable No-Call

The Cavaliers will have a chance to close out the series against the Pistons on Friday night.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

Victor Wembanyama Made Rudy Gobert Look Silly During Spurs’ Game 5 Win

Anthony Edwards admitted sometimes there’s nothing the Timberwolves can do about Victor Wembanyama.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

Victor Wembanyama Addresses Naz Reid Elbow That Led to Ejection in Game 4: ‘We’ve Got to Move on’

Victor Wembanyama talked about the Naz Reid elbow publicly for the first time on Tuesday after winning Game 5. Here’s what he said.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

NBA Playoffs: Three Stats Explain Victor Wembanyama, Spurs’ Dominant Game 5 Win Over Timberwolves

San Antonio put together an impressive all-around performance, led by Wemby’s 27-point, 17-rebound game.

Sports Illustrated · May 12

Decades Ago, a Rising Pistons Team Survived a 3–1 Playoff Deficit to the Magic. Can Detroit Do It Again?

The Pistons are headed back to Orlando down 3–2 to the Magic after a hard-fought Game 5 win. The NBA world is collectively shocked the No. 1 seed is on the edge

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30