Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes were instrumental in the Spurs' victory, scoring 22 and 20 points, respectively. Johnson's performance included a memorable one-handed dunk and a 3-pointer that gave the Spurs a 58-57 lead late in the first half. This was part of a significant 25-3 run that extended into the third quarter, giving the Spurs a 74-58 lead.
Chris Paul contributed significantly with 14 points and 11 assists, including a crucial 3-pointer as the shot clock expired to extend the Spurs' lead to 107-98 with 1:27 remaining. Rookie Stephon Castle also made a key block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's layup with 22 seconds left to secure the win.
The Thunder, missing Chet Holmgren due to a fractured hip, put up a strong fight, led by Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points and Jalen Williams' 27 points. However, their late-game surge, which included a 27-12 run, was not enough to overcome the Spurs' lead.
Results:
- San Antonio Spurs: 110
- Oklahoma City Thunder: 104
Top Scorers:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): 32 points
- Jalen Williams (Thunder): 27 points
- Keldon Johnson (Spurs): 22 points
- Harrison Barnes (Spurs): 20 points
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