Oklahoma City – In the first meeting since the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the San Antonio Spurs 116‑104 on Tuesday night. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander paced the Thunder with 32 points, while rookie guard Jared McCain added 20 on efficient 6‑for‑8 shooting from beyond the arc.
Key moments and player performances
Gilgeous‑Alexander’s scoring burst set the tone early, and the Thunder never looked back. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ 7‑foot‑4 rookie, struggled, finishing with just 12 points on 1‑for‑13 shooting – his fewest makes since a 2‑for‑5 night against Minnesota in May.
Wembanyama’s lone field goal came on an alley‑oop from De’Aaron Fox as the third quarter wound down, but the Spurs could not capitalize. Fox also drew a Flagrant Foul 1 after a brief scuffle with Chet Holmgren, which led to technical fouls for Wembanyama, Jaylin Williams, Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams.
Following the altercation, Oklahoma City surged on a 9‑0 run, with Jalen and Kenrich Williams contributing five points. Harrison Barnes’ three‑pointer halted the momentum, but the Thunder answered with a 13‑point spurt, highlighted by Cason Wallace’s deep three to push the lead to 59‑33.
Quarter‑by‑quarter breakdown
The Thunder dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Spurs 31‑16 to take a 65‑44 advantage at halftime. San Antonio attempted a comeback in the third, opening a 23‑9 run that narrowed the gap to single digits, but Oklahoma City responded with steady scoring.
In the second half, Gilgeous‑Alexander and McCain combined for 25 of the Thunder’s points, keeping the Spurs at bay as the game wound down. The final score reflected a solid team effort, with Oklahoma City outshooting San Antonio and controlling the tempo throughout.
Looking ahead
Next up, the Thunder will host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, while the Spurs travel to Houston for a Friday night showdown in Austin. Both teams will look to build on their performances as the NBA season gains momentum.
Original reporting: Fort Worth, TX Sports (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
