Spurs step in for the ring and defeat Thunder leaders again

of San Antonio Spurs admit they are more than a replacement for the Oklahoma City Thunder Afterwards, a battle for the ring takes place. They defeated the reigning NBA champions 130-110 for the second time in two weeks.

They didn’t even need great performance Victor Wenbanyamacame off the bench for six consecutive games to protect against a calf injury that caused him to miss 12 games in November and December.

French Colossus added 12 points He played 23 minutes (5-of-9 shooting) and grabbed five rebounds. Keldon Johnson was the unexpected guest of the night with 25 points. He made 10 of 16 shots off the bench. Additionally, regulars Stephon Castle and Harrison Barnes contributed 24 and 20 points, respectively.

In Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was too isolated with 33 points. Jaylen Williams had 17 points and Chet Holmgren finished with seven points on 3-of-10 shooting.

If heSpurs beat Oklahoma (26-4) for the first time (22-7) in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.a close game (111-109) that could be interpreted as a surprise for the then-nearly unbeatable Thunder, and tonight’s victory It is powerful and sounds a warning to the champions.

The Spurs are no longer the team of the future and want to start great things now.

This was exemplified by the fans who visited San Antonio’s Frostbank Center, creating an atmosphere closer to the playoffs than anything experienced at this time of year.

It’s been a long journey through the desert for the Spurs, who have won more than lost in the 21st century. Achieved positive income and expenditure for 22 consecutive seasons in the regular phase until 2020Since then, there have been six consecutive negative figures.

The “O’s” sung in the stands during the NBA’s final quarter when the game was not decided was a reflection of San Antonio’s desire to return to victory.

devastating final quarter

Thanks to you, before we beat the Thunder by 20 points. Great final quarter (43-28)the Texans fought a battle against the champions who changed hands 15 times with the lead in the game.

Steele, who usually gives Oklahoma a lot of free points, went against Oklahoma this Tuesday, and it was the Spurs (10-4) who dominated in this section, scoring 19 points in transition.

he The first and second quarters ended with a slight advantage for the Thunder (58-60). This lasted until midway through the third period, when the Spurs’ revolt began.

a Johnson tripled off a pass from De’Aaron Fox, giving the hometown team a 10-0 lead. That made the score 84-76 with 2:26 left in the quarter, their biggest advantage of the night.

After the Thunder called a timeout, Gilgeous-Alexander answered with another 3-pointer, but Johnson again answered from the perimeter, and Luke Dort’s 3-pointer in the final second was enough to cut the deficit to five points.

That was when the offensive ecstasy began for the Texans. Luke Kornet applied rebounding without Wenbanyama.and didn’t let Holmgren, who disappeared, do it.

Dort made another 3-pointer to close the gap at 95-86, but he extended one foot too far, tripping a defender, and the basket was disallowed due to an offensive foul.

Moments later, Wenbainama entered the court and made a 3-pointer on his first possession and had two assists in the four minutes he remained on the hardwood, increasing the distance to 15 points (105-90).

Two subsequent 3-pointers by the Spurs They made Thunder lower the white flag and think about Christmas Day.when they meet again. This will be their third game in two weeks and their first at Oklahoma State. Balance: Candidates 2-0.