Western Conference Finals - Game 3: Warriors win at buzzer, 109-108 (1-2)

Klay Thompson's layup at the buzzer saved the Warriors

Two controversial shots would happen in this showdown, the fatal one coming at the buzzer and not a moment sooner or later, according to the referees at the replay center, as Klay Thompson kept the Warriors for swallowing a 3-0 deficit.

Steph Curry (26 points, 10-24 FG%/3-11 3P%, 10 assists) would miss with under 2 seconds left on the clock, only for the loose ball to bounce toward the other Splash Bro to save the day. An extensive replay process followed, and it became evident, to the chagrin and uproar of the San Antonio crowd, that the layup just barely was off before the red lights came.

Golden State finished the 4th quarter 37-29, as Kawhi Leonard could only contribute 22 points. Mario Hezonja had a nice game with 21 points on 6 three-pointers, but the Warriors had its big three come through. Kevin Durant had 20 points with 7 assists, as did Klay. Jordan Bell had 13 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Draymond Green also had a nice double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

In the loss, the Spurs bench proved superior 47-19, but its stars struggled: Pau Gasol had just 14 points and 8 rebounds; Tony Parker with 16 points and 7 assists. It looked hopeful at first, due to Patty Mills being unable to play through his ankle injury, as Dejounte Murray had 11 points. Josh Smith had 10 points and 11 rebounds with 5 assists.

The Spurs will need to defend home court in Game 4 to avoid the pendulum swing of a 2-2 series deadlock going back to California.