NBA: San Antonio Spurs win Game One of the Western Conference final
Last Updated: 20/05/14 7:02am
The San Antonio Spurs took full advantage of Serge Ibaka's absence to take first blood in the Western Conference final against Oklahoma City.
Tim Duncan scored 27 points as the Spurs dominated inside in a 122-105 win in Texas.
Tony Parker shrugged off a hamstring complaint to add 14 points with 12 assists.
"It was a great team win," said Parker. "Everybody played well. Defense was pretty good so hopefully we can keep it going."
Kevin Durant had 28 points and Russell Westbrook 25 for the Thunder, but they could not find another significant contributor.
"We're a no-excuse team," Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks said.
"Serge is out. He's not coming back. We have to play better. If we expect to beat one of the best teams in basketball, and a very good offensive team, we have to play and we're not going to make an excuse.
