Spurs Hot Shooting Leads to Narrow Victory Over OKC
Dejounte Murray's 26 Points Lead Spurs to Hard-Fought Win
San Antonio Extends Win Streak to Four Games, Improves to 17-22 on the Season
The San Antonio Spurs secured a narrow 118-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to four games. Dejounte Murray led the Spurs with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Keldon Johnson added 21 points and Jakob Poeltl contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds.
The Spurs shot a blistering 56.3% from the field, including 12-of-26 (46.2%) from three-point range. The Thunder, meanwhile, struggled to keep pace, shooting just 41.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.
The Spurs led by as many as 13 points in the first half, but the Thunder fought back to tie the game at 58-58 at halftime. The Spurs regained control in the third quarter, outscoring the Thunder 33-25 to take a 91-83 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Thunder made a late push in the fourth quarter, cutting the Spurs' lead to just three points with less than two minutes remaining. However, the Spurs held on for the victory, thanks in part to some clutch free-throw shooting from Murray.
The Spurs' victory was their fourth in a row and their fifth in their last six games. The Spurs are now 17-22 on the season and are in eighth place in the Western Conference standings.
Key Stats
- Spurs: 56.3% FG, 46.2% 3FG, 81.3% FT
- Thunder: 41.7% FG, 28.6% 3FG, 76.9% FT
- Murray: 26 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
- Johnson: 21 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
- Poeltl: 17 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks
Player Performances
Dejounte Murray
Murray was the catalyst for the Spurs' victory, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists. He was efficient from the field, shooting 10-of-17 (58.8%) from the field, and he also hit two three-pointers.
Keldon Johnson
Johnson was another key contributor for the Spurs, scoring 21 points on 8-of-14 (57.1%) shooting from the field. He also grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists.
Jakob Poeltl
Poeltl was a force in the paint for the Spurs, scoring 17 points on 8-of-11 (72.7%) shooting from the field. He also grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked three shots.
Conclusion
The Spurs' victory over the Thunder was a hard-fought win, but it was a much-needed one. The Spurs are now 17-22 on the season and are in eighth place in the Western Conference standings. They will look to continue their winning ways when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
