In a thrilling showdown on January 13, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the San Antonio Spurs with a decisive score of 119-98. This victory marked a significant milestone for the defending NBA champions, as it was their first win against the Spurs this season after three previous attempts ended in defeat.
Leading the charge for Oklahoma City was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who put on an impressive performance, scoring 34 points. Not far behind him, Jalen Williams contributed 20 points, while Chet Holmgren added eight points, along with ten rebounds and three blocks, showcasing a formidable presence on both ends of the court. With this win, the Thunder improved their extraordinary record to an outstanding 34 wins against only seven losses at the season's midpoint, positioning them well to potentially replicate their remarkable 68-14 finish from last year.
On the Spurs' side, Stephon Castle managed to score 20 points, and Victor Wembanyama followed closely with 17 points and seven rebounds. San Antonio began the night ranked second in the Western Conference standings, having previously established themselves as serious title contenders by defeating the Thunder three times within the past month. However, they have struggled recently, losing six out of their last ten games.
Oklahoma City's season started with an astonishing 24-1 record, but they faced a setback that included those three losses to San Antonio. Fortunately, the Thunder have since bounced back and are currently riding a four-game winning streak.
Remarkably, Oklahoma City achieved this latest victory without two of their starters: Isaiah Hartenstein, their leading rebounder, and Lu Dort, known for his defensive prowess. Despite these absences, the Thunder's defense was effective, limiting the Spurs to just 40% shooting from the field.
Gilgeous-Alexander set the tone early by scoring 13 points in the first quarter, helping the Thunder to secure a 32-26 advantage. By halftime, Oklahoma City maintained a slim lead of 55-52.
In the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander continued to shine, scoring and drawing a foul that allowed him to sink a free throw, extending the Thunder's lead to 73-62. This moment also marked his 111th consecutive game scoring at least 20 points, a feat that stands as the second-longest streak in NBA history. He finished the quarter with 15 points, and the Thunder entered the final period with a commanding 95-76 lead.
Looking ahead, these two teams will meet once more in the regular season on February 4 in San Antonio.
Next up for the Spurs is a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, while the Thunder will be on the road to face the Houston Rockets on the same day.
