Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Oklahoma City Thunder established control early against the San Antonio Spurs, building a significant lead in the first half that ultimately proved insurmountable. The Thunder outscored the Spurs 34-28 in the opening quarter before extending their advantage decisively with a 31-16 run in the second period. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City's offensive charge, contributing 32 points on 13-of-27 shooting, while Jared McCain added 20 points, including six three-pointers on an efficient 7-of-9 from the field, powering the Thunder's early separation.

San Antonio mounted a determined comeback attempt after halftime, winning the third quarter 36-28 and the fourth quarter 24-23. Stephon Castle spearheaded the Spurs' effort with 24 points, making five three-pointers and grabbing seven rebounds. Dylan Harper chipped in 18 points and seven rebounds, while De'Aaron Fox facilitated the offense with seven assists and added 14 points, as the Spurs steadily chipped away at the deficit.

Despite San Antonio's persistent second-half push, the Thunder maintained enough of their early lead to secure the victory. Oklahoma City's initial dominance, particularly in the second quarter, provided a buffer that the Spurs, despite their strong finish, could not fully overcome. The game's outcome aligned with SportsFBI's pregame lean, which favored the Thunder at 51%.