NBA: Spurs Roll Over Thunder; Take 3-2 Series Lead

Game 6 is Saturday in Oklahoma City.

Tim Duncan had 22 points and 12 rebounds in a 117-89 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Photo: San Antonio Spurs

(SAN ANTONIO, Tex. ) - The San Antonio Spurs can clinch a return to the NBA Finals, after taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Finals Thursday night after Tim Duncan had 22 points and 12 rebounds in a 117-89 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA MVP Kevin Durant scored 25 points for the Thunder, but Russell Westbrook struggled with 21 points and seven assists after having a huge Game 4 with 40 points and 10 assists.

Manu Ginobili scored 19 points, Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green each had 14, and Boris Diaw added 13 for the Spurs.

San Antonio limited Oklahoma City to four fast-break points after giving up 21 in Game 4. The Spurs also used its 31st different starting lineup this season.

Game 6 is Saturday in Oklahoma City.