The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a commanding performance on their home floor at the Paycom Center, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 122–113 on Thursday night. The victory extended the Thunder’s impressive run in the Western Conference playoff race and showcased their young core’s ability to close out tight games against a gritty Spurs side.
Match Overview
From the opening tip, the Thunder set a blistering pace, leaning on their transition offense and three-point shooting to build an early double-digit lead. San Antonio, however, responded with disciplined half-court execution and timely baskets from their veteran leaders, pulling within two points midway through the third quarter. Oklahoma City answered with a decisive 15–4 run to close the period, and they never trailed in the fourth quarter.
Key Moments
- First-half surge: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 14 points in the second quarter, helping the Thunder take a 65–54 advantage into halftime.
- Spurs fight back: Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell combined for 22 points in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 98–96 with 1:37 left.
- Clutch defense: Luguentz Dort forced a critical turnover on Victor Wembanyama with 3:15 remaining, leading to a fast-break dunk that pushed the lead back to eight.
Standout Performers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 34 points, adding 8 assists and 6 rebounds. His ability to get to the rim and draw fouls kept the Spurs defense off-balance all night. Chet Holmgren contributed a near triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks, anchoring the paint at both ends. For San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama posted 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks, while Devin Vassell added 24 points off the bench.
Team Statistics
| Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | Rebounds | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 49.4% | 38.1% | 85.7% | 48 | 11 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 46.3% | 34.2% | 77.3% | 43 | 15 |
Season Impact
The win improved the Thunder’s home record to 28–7 and kept them in the top three of the Western Conference standings. San Antonio, still building around its young core, fell to 29–31 but showed signs of competitiveness on the road. The two teams will meet again in San Antonio on April 10.

