Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Thunder defeated the Spurs 122-113.

May 21st - The Thunder defeated the Spurs 122-113. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Alex Caruso added 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Spurs, Cassirer had 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Vassell scored 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the two teams traded leads, with Vassell and Wabanyama hitting from beyond the arc to keep the Spurs close. The first quarter ended in a 31-31 tie. In the second quarter, the Thunder relied on Alexander's repeated drives to the basket and Caruso's three-pointer to fuel a Thunder run and widen the gap. The Spurs responded with Cassirer's relentless attacks on the rim to close the gap. At halftime, the Thunder led 62-51.

After switching sides, the Spurs relied on Wernbanjama's strong inside play and outside shooting to score 8 consecutive points, and Vassell's three-pointer helped the team briefly tie the score. However, the Thunder regained the lead thanks to consecutive scores from Holmgren and Alexander. After three quarters, the Thunder led 96-88 . In the final quarter, the Spurs narrowed the gap to 2 points, but the Thunder hit consecutive three-pointers at crucial moments, Hartenstein maintained the rebounding advantage inside, and Alexander hit consecutive mid-range shots in the final stages to seal the victory. In the end, the Thunder defeated the Spurs 122-113.

Spurs player statistics

Castle had 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists; Vassell had 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Viktor Amar'e had 21 points, 17 rebounds, and 6 assists; Harper had 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Johnson had 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Champagne had 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; McLaughlin had 6 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Barnes had 5 points and 3 rebounds.

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists; Caruso had 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists; Holmgren had 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; McCain had 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists; Wallace had 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Mitchell had 10 points and 2 assists; Hartenstein had 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists; Dort had 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

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