US EditionGilgeous-Alexander shines as Thunder halt Spurs losing streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder’s balanced attack and improved defense in snapping a 3-game losing streak to the Spurs.
- On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 119-98 at Paycom Center, snapping a three-game skid and earning their first win in four tries this season.
- After an even first half, the Oklahoma City Thunder outscored the San Antonio Spurs 40-24 in the third quarter, reversing a three-game losing streak to San Antonio last month.
- Gilgeous-Alexander's performance, backed by Holmgren and Williams, featured 34 points, five rebounds, five assists, four blocks, Holmgren's defense and rebounding, and Williams' 20 points.
- The Thunder improved to 34-7 and extended their winning streak to four games, increasing their lead in the Western Conference standings; they will next face the Spurs on Feb. 4 in San Antonio.
- Despite missing key starters Isaiah Hartenstein and Lu Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder stays on midseason pace to match last season's 68-14 finish.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 34 points in the third quarter to help Oklahoma City Thunder earn a 119-98 home win over San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, the Thunder’s first victory in four matchups with the Spurs this season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as Oklahoma City snapped a three-game losing streak against the San Antonio Spurs, beating their Western Conference rivals 119-98. Jalen Williams added 20 points and Alex Caruso added 13 off the bench.
Fueled by SGA's 34, Thunder respond, swat Spurs
Still smarting after a loss to the Spurs on Christmas Day, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder responded with authority Tuesday night, as the defending NBA champions authored a 119-98 home victory over San Antonio.
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