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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the OKC Thunder snapped a three-game skid against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs with a 119-98 win Tuesday night.
Still smarting after a loss to the Spurs on Christmas Day, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder responded with authority on Tuesday night, as the defending NBA champions authored a 119-98 home victory over San Antonio.
The Thunder dominated the second half and secured a 119–98 victory over the Spurs in their revenge game in their home court.
Oklahoma City has the NBA's best record heading into its Jan. 11 matchup with the Miami Heat, but could still improve in a few areas.
The Thunder don't look as invincible as they did at 24-1, but are there enough weak spots to unseat them as champs?
Still, the OKC discourse has swung too far in the opposite direction. Remember, they were only one of two teams (along with the 73-win Warriors) to ever start a season 25-1, so the talk about breaking the all-time wins record was well earned. That’s obviously out the window now, and some old demons have fuelled their recent “struggles.”
Defense wins championships. Everyone who has played sports at any level has heard a coach utter that cliche countless times. It is a hallmark of any competitive