Spurs drop the hammer in Game 5

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Tim Duncan (22 points) and San Antonio throttle Oklahoma City at home in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, and now head back to Oklahoma City for Game 6, where the Spurs have lost nine straight.

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Spurs drop the hammer in Game 5

Spurs drop the hammer in Game 5

Tim Duncan (22 points) and San Antonio throttle Oklahoma City at home in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, and now head back to Oklahoma City for Game 6, where the Spurs have lost nine straight.

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