Thunder Wins Western Conference Series

The Thunder flipped the script, and now they're heading to the Western Conference finals. Tim Duncan doesn't yet know where he's headed as the San Antonio Spurs face an uncertain future.

Kevin Durant scored 37 points, Russell Westbrook added 28 and Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 113-99 on Thursday night to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2.

Oklahoma City lost 124-92 in Game 1, but first-year coach Billy Donovan led the Thunder to victory in four of the next five. Oklahoma City controlled Game 6, leading by as many as 28 points.

Westbrook said the Thunder never lost confidence.

"We had that game, and we left it behind us," he said. "We came out after that and had a different mindset. We knew what we had to do to win the series. They're a great team. They've been winning for 10-plus years, same pace. I'm just proud of our guys."

Steven Adams had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Andre Roberson added 14 points for the Thunder. Oklahoma City will now face defending champion Golden State, starting Monday in Oakland, California.

"Golden State's a great team," Donovan said. "It will be a great challenge. We've got a little bit of time to prepare before we play, but right now, for us, it's just to enjoy the opportunity to move on, get a chance to continue to play and get as prepared as we can going into Game 1."

The Spurs were trying to extend the winningest season in franchise history after going 67-15. The 40-year-old Duncan struggled for much of the series before scoring 19 points as San Antonio tried to fight back in the fourth quarter.

Thursday, May 12 Scoreboard
    
Oklahoma City 113, San Antonio 99

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS - GAME 6

Friday, May 13 Schedule (Time Central)

Toronto at Miami, 7

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS - GAME 6

Saturday, May 14 Schedule

No games scheduled

Sunday, May 15 Schedule (Time Central)

Miami at Toronto, TBD

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS - GAME 7 IF NECESSARY