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Spurs Surge Past Thunder in High-Scoring Victory
24 Dec
Summary
- Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and Stephon Castle added 24.
- San Antonio extended their winning streak to seven games.
- Victor Wembanyama's block streak ended but he played.
The San Antonio Spurs secured their seventh consecutive victory by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110. Keldon Johnson powered the offense with 25 points, closely followed by Stephon Castle's 24 points. This win is the Spurs' second over the Thunder in recent weeks.
Despite Victor Wembanyama's streak of 101 consecutive games with at least one block coming to an end, his presence was crucial for the Spurs. He contributed 12 points to the team's total. The Spurs have now won 14 of their last 17 games, ascending to second place in the Western Conference standings.
Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, and Jalen Williams added 17 in the loss. The Thunder have seen a recent dip in form, losing three of their last five games after a strong start to the season. The Spurs and Thunder are set to face each other again on Thursday in Oklahoma City.
