74 points! A full 74 points! Congratulations to the Thunder! Three blockbuster trades that changed everything

In Game 5, the decisive match, the Thunder held their ground at home, beating the Spurs 127-114. With a 3-2 series lead in the West Finals, they are on the verge of a Finals showdown with the Eastern Conference's Knicks.

The referees drew significant attention in this game, with a total of 51 fouls called (22 on the Thunder, 29 on the Spurs) and 70 free throws attempted (the Thunder went 33-of-38, while the Spurs were 28-of-32). Several controversial calls sparked widespread criticism...

Spurs statistics:

Victor Wembanyama had an unusually poor shooting night, making only 4 of 15 field goals, finishing with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks.

Thunder statistics:

The trio of scorers all shined: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 32 points and 9 assists, Jared McCain added 20 points and 3 rebounds, and Alex Caruso contributed 22 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Together, they exploded for a combined 74 points.

It is especially noteworthy that Gilgeous-Alexander, McCain, and Caruso were all acquired by the Thunder through trades, highlighting the front office's sharp eye not just in the draft but also in deal-making.

In the summer of 2019, the Thunder sent Paul George to the Clippers, receiving in return Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, five first-round picks, and two first-round pick swaps.

In the summer of 2024, the Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Bulls, bringing back Alex Caruso in a one-for-one swap.

Before this year's trade deadline, the Thunder sent one first-round pick and three second-round picks to the 76ers, acquiring Jared McCain.

Particularly impressive is McCain, the no. 16 pick in the first round of the 2024 draft, who joined the Thunder mid-season at just 20 years old. Despite his youth, he has shown a big heart. In the regular season, he appeared in 30 games (2 starts) for his new team, averaging 10.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in 18 minutes per game, while hitting 1.8 three-pointers per contest at a 39.1% clip. In this year's playoffs, he has played 13 games (1 start), averaging 9.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 16 minutes per game, along with 1.7 three-pointers per game at 36.7% shooting.

Yes, the second-year "Magic Boy" McCain has already become a key bench piece for the championship-caliber Thunder, even capable of holding his own as a starter. His future looks very bright.

As for Game 6, the do-or-die matchup will be held in San Antonio. A major American media outlet has released win probability predictions:

The Spurs hold a slight edge at 55%, while the Thunder sit at 45%.