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Spurs 110, Rockets 107
An unusual situation for San Antonio led to a series of atypical
plays and unexpected strategy in the Spurs' 110-107 victory over
the Houston Rockets on Tuesday in Game 5 of their Western
Conference semi-final series at the AT&T Center.
With Kawhi Leonard out of the game for the stretch run due to a
left ankle injury, it was up to the Spurs' role players to step
up in the final five minutes of regulation and the overtime
period -- and they did.
Danny Green scored 16 points, including San Antonio's final
seven, and Manu Ginobili blocked a potential game-tying 3-point
attempt by James Harden in the final second to propel the Spurs.
The win gave San Antonio a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series
with Game 6 set for Thursday in Houston.
If the Rockets win Thursday, Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday in
San Antonio, with the Golden State Warriors waiting in the wings
and resting for the Western Conference finals.
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