Thunder Defeat Spurs 146-132 in Heated Match Featuring Triple Ejection
Jalen Williams' career-high 41 points lead Oklahoma City to victory as tensions boil over in the third quarter scuffle.
- Jalen Williams scored a career-high 41 points, supported by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31, as the Thunder secured their third consecutive win.
- A third-quarter altercation led to the ejections of Julian Champagnie, Kenrich Williams, and Lu Dort, with double technicals issued to Jeremy Sochan as well.
- San Antonio rookie Stephon Castle impressed with 32 points and eight rebounds but lamented the team's defensive struggles in the loss.
- The Spurs set a franchise record with 16 first-half three-pointers but faltered in the second half, hitting only two from beyond the arc.
- The Thunder, now 49-11, remain a game behind Cleveland for the NBA's best record, while the Spurs struggle without Victor Wembanyama and Gregg Popovich.