NBA Western Conference Finals 2014

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The NBA Western Conference Finals for 2014 was one of the biggest basketball events of the year and featured two of the best teams in the league competing for a spot in the NBA Finals. The series was played between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, with the winner advancing to face the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

The Spurs had finished the regular season with the best record in the entire league, posting a record of 62 wins and 20 losses. They had a well-balanced team, led by veteran stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili, as well as emerging young players like Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. They were a deep and experienced team that had won multiple championships in the past, and were looking to add another to their collection.

The Thunder, on the other hand, were coming off a disappointing season in which they had lost in the second round of the playoffs. They were led by two of the best players in the league, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, and they had a solid supporting cast that included Serge Ibaka and Reggie Jackson. They were a high-scoring team that played an exciting brand of basketball, and they were determined to prove themselves as one of the elite teams in the league.

The series began with a closely contested game in San Antonio, in which the Spurs emerged victorious by a score of 122-105. Tony Parker led the way for the Spurs, scoring 14 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to help put the game away. Kevin Durant had a huge game for the Thunder, scoring 28 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the balanced attack of the Spurs.

Game 2 was another tight contest, with the Thunder coming out on top 98-97 to even the series at 1-1. Westbrook had one of the best games of his career, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds of his own. The Spurs were led by Tim Duncan, who had 18 points and 12 rebounds, but they couldn't quite keep up with the Thunder down the stretch.

The series then shifted to Oklahoma City for Games 3 and 4, and the Thunder took advantage of their home court to win both games and take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Game 3 was a blowout, with the Thunder winning 106-97 behind a dominant performance from Russell Westbrook, who had 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Spurs were led by Tim Duncan, who had 21 points and 8 rebounds, but they never really had a chance in this one.

Game 4 was a much closer affair, with the Thunder winning 105-92 behind another big game from Westbrook, who had 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. Kevin Durant added 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Tim Duncan had 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Spurs. However, the Thunder were too much for the Spurs to handle, and they took a commanding 3-1 series lead heading back to San Antonio for Game 5.

Game 5 was a must-win game for the Spurs, and they responded with a dominant performance. They won 117-89, tying the series at 3-3 and forcing a Game 7 back in Oklahoma City. The Spurs were led by Kawhi Leonard, who had a career-high 29 points and 5 rebounds, while Tony Parker added 16 points and 5 assists. The Thunder were never really in this one, with Kevin Durant scoring just 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting.

Game 6 was another closely contested game, with the Spurs coming out on top 112-107 in overtime to win the series 4-2 and advance to the NBA Finals. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading big shots throughout the fourth quarter and overtime. However, the Spurs were able to pull away down the stretch, with Tim Duncan and Tony Parker hitting key shots to seal the victory. Kawhi Leonard was once again the star for the Spurs, scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, while Tony Parker had 29 points and 4 assists. The Thunder were led by Russell Westbrook, who had 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the experience and depth of the Spurs.

Overall, the NBA Western Conference Finals for 2014 was a thrilling series that featured two of the best teams in the league battling it out for a chance to play in the NBA Finals. The Spurs were able to draw on their experience and depth to come out on top, while the Thunder showed that they were a talented and dangerous team that would continue to be a force in the league for years to come.

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San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 6
6. San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 6
May 31, 2014
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 6. The San Antonio Spurs got a huge game off the bench from Boris Diaw and withstood a furious Oklahoma City rally to beat the Thunder 112-107 in overtime Saturday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena to win the Western Conference Championship for the second straight season.
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 5
5. Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 5
May 29, 2014
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 5. Tim Duncan scored 22 points and had 12 rebounds in 30 minutes, and Manu Ginobili came off the bench for 19 points and six assists as the Spurs avoided the crash of their season two years ago against Oklahoma City with a 117-89 victory in Game 5.
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 4
4. San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 4
May 27, 2014
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 4. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 71 points (the second highest by teammates in this season's playoffs) as the Oklahoma City Thunder tied up the Western Conference finals 2-2 with a 105-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 3
3. San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 3
May 25, 2014
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 3. Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka made sure his team wouldn't be swept out of the playoffs by the Spurs, dramatically returning from a calf injury to score 15 points on 6-for-7 shooting, grab seven rebounds and block four shots to lead Oklahoma City to a dominating 106-97 win over San Antonio and trim the Spurs lead in the series to 2-1.
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 2
2. Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 2
May 21, 2014
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 2. Danny Green hit seven 3-pointers, a performance mindful of his record-setting run during last year's NBA Finals, and his streaky shooting helped to blow open a close game in the first half with the Spurs coming away with a 112-77 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday.
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 1
1. Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 1
May 19, 2014
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, Game 1. A year following a playoff series without Russell Westbrook, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw for at least one game what it's like to be without Serge Ibaka in the postseason. The Spurs scored more than half their points in the paint and took Game 1 122-105 over the Thunder at ATT Center.
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    May 19, 2014