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Thunder Rout Spurs 119-98 to Snap Season Skid in West Rivalry

The win ended San Antonio’s 3-0 grip this season as Oklahoma City’s defense handed the Spurs their first sub-100 game.

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 34 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks, later saying, “Tonight wasn’t our Super Bowl.”
  • A 40-24 third quarter broke the game open, with the Thunder posting 11 blocks and shooting 52% from the field.
  • San Antonio shot 40% and was held under 100 points for the first time this season after previously winning the first three meetings.
  • The Thunder improved to 34-7 with a 6.5-game lead over the 27-13 Spurs, who have dropped six of their last 10.
  • Oklahoma City won without Isaiah Hartenstein and Luguentz Dort, while the Spurs were without Devin Vassell and saw Victor Wembanyama limited to 17 points and 7 rebounds after a recent knee issue; the teams meet again Feb. 4 in San Antonio.