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Thunder Beat Spurs 119-98 as Gilgeous-Alexander Leads and Downplays Hype

The All-Star said the bounce-back proved Oklahoma City’s repeatable approach is what decides games.

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Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots and scores a basket as San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) defends during the second half at Paycom Center
Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots beside San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Paycom Center
Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 34 points, five rebounds and five assists in the win, marking his NBA-leading 28th game of 30 or more points this season as reported by ESPN Insights.
  • The result halted San Antonio’s bid for a 4-0 season sweep, leaving the Spurs ahead 3-1 with a rematch set for Feb. 4 in San Antonio.
  • Oklahoma City logged its 34th victory and a fourth straight win, with coverage noting the Thunder hold the league’s best record.
  • The Thunder held the Spurs under 100 points for the first time in four meetings despite being without starters Isaiah Hartenstein and Luguentz Dort.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander’s postgame remarks — calling it “not our Super Bowl” and outlining the team’s “secret sauce” — drew wide social-media attention.