Westbrook Rallies Thunder Past Spurs

Russell Westbrook couldn't be stopped down the stretch, not even when the San Antonio Spurs were trying to foul him.

Westbrook had 35 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Spurs 95-91 on Tuesday night and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

"We got stops, and Russ was a maniac tonight, keeping us in it," Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant said.

Durant added 23 points for the Thunder, who won for the second time in San Antonio in the series. Oklahoma City can close out the series Thursday in Game 6 at home.

"I hope we respond a little angry, with a chip on our shoulder," Spurs guard Danny Green said. "If you want to be a championship team, you have to win on the road. Simple as that."

But the Spurs have rallied from a 3-2 deficit only once in their prolific playoff history, winning the final two games in 2008 to defeat the then-New Orleans Hornets.

After losing only once at home during the regular season, San Antonio has dropped two straight there now.

After Oklahoma City won Game 2 in San Antonio, the NBA acknowledged five incorrect non-calls in the final stretch. There were a couple of calls the Spurs felt did not go their way in the final minutes Tuesday, but it was Westbrook who left no question of the outcome.

He sealed the victory with a three-point play with 6.3 seconds remaining, scoring after Kawhi Leonard was not able to foul intentionally, enabling Westbrook to drive for a layup while being fouled by LaMarcus Aldridge. Leonard said he "definitely fouled him" on the initial attempt, but Westbrook continued turning the corner and attacking the rim.

Tuesday, May 10 Scoreboard

Oklahoma City 95, San Antonio 91    

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Wednesday, May 11 Schedule (All Times Central)

Miami at Toronto, 7 p.m.

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Portland at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

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Thursday, May 12 Schedule (All Times Central)

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, May 13 Schedule (All Times Central)

Toronto at Miami, 7 p.m.

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Golden State at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

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