Spurs Dominate Thunder as Johnson and Castle Lead Scoring Blitz

The San Antonio Spurs routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110 on Tuesday night, marking their second victory over the defending NBA champions in 11 days. Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle spearheaded the Spurs’ offensive surge, combining for 49 points.

Spurs’ Offensive Powerhouse

Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, while Stephon Castle contributed 24 points, including four three-pointers. The duo’s performance was pivotal in the Spurs’ second-half scoring blitz. Despite Victor Wembanyama being limited to 12 points, his presence on the court was valued after being listed as questionable on Monday .

Thunder Struggle Despite Gilgeous-Alexander’s Efforts

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Spurs’ balanced attack. Jalen Williams added 17 points for Oklahoma City.

Spurs’ Winning Streak and Western Conference Standing

This victory extends the Spurs’ winning streak to seven games and improves their record to 22-7, placing them in second place in the Western Conference. The Thunder, now 26-4, have lost three of their last five games after a strong start to the season.

Key Game Statistics

The Spurs shot 57.1% from the floor, including 44.4% from beyond the arc. They also capitalized on 24 free throw attempts. The Thunder committed 13 turnovers, hindering their ability to stay competitive.

Previous Encounter

The Spurs previously defeated the Thunder 111-109 in the NBA Cup semi-finals on December 13 in Las Vegas.