Thunder rally past Spurs as Gilgeous-Alexander, bench spark comeback
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Oklahoma City erased an early deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night, a turnaround fueled by guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s standout play and timely production from the Thunder bench.
The Spurs controlled the opening minutes, but Oklahoma City steadied itself before halftime and seized momentum in the third quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, repeatedly attacking the paint and setting up teammates, while reserve players provided a burst of scoring and defensive pressure that put the Thunder in front for good.
San Antonio’s early success came through efficient shooting and ball movement, yet the visitors struggled once the Thunder tightened their perimeter defense. Key contributions from Oklahoma City’s second unit widened the gap late, allowing the hosts to manage the clock and secure the win.
The matchup at Paycom Center marked another step in both franchises’ development as they continue to lean on young talent and draft assets. Final statistics were not immediately available.
Source: New York Post
