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Thunder Throttle Spurs To Snap Season Skid as Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 34

The win ends San Antonio's 3-0 season edge, reinforcing Oklahoma City's lead in the West.

Overview

  • Oklahoma City won 119-98 at home to move to 34-7, securing its first victory over San Antonio this season.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 34 points plus five rebounds, five assists and four blocks, later saying, "Tonight wasn't our Super Bowl."
  • The Thunder seized control with a 40-24 third quarter and held the Spurs to 40% shooting while posting 11 blocks and 52% from the field.
  • Victor Wembanyama started for a second straight game and had 17 points with seven boards as San Antonio managed his return; Chet Holmgren was held to eight points but added 10 rebounds and three blocks.
  • San Antonio still leads the head-to-head 3-1 with one meeting left on Feb. 4, as key absences included Devin Vassell for the Spurs and Isaiah Hartenstein for the Thunder.