Fourth loss of the season! Alexander scores 33 points in vain as the Spurs beat the Thunder to claim their seventh straight win

On December 24th Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Spurs defeated the Thunder 130-110, securing their seventh consecutive victory. This loss marks the Thunder’s fourth defeat this season, including one loss to the Trail Blazers, one to the Timberwolves, and two to the Spurs.

Statistics

For the Thunder, Alexander scored 33 points with 3 rebounds and 8 assists, Jalen Williams contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, Dort added 15 points, and Holtonstein posted 8 points and 12 rebounds;

For the Spurs, Vembanyama had 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, Castle scored 24 points with 3 assists, Barnes added 20 points, Keldon Johnson contributed 25 points, and Vassell had 17 points and 5 rebounds;

Game Progress

At the start of the first quarter, the Thunder got off to a quicker start, with Alexander leading a 9-2 run to build an early lead. The Spurs quickly responded as Castle, Barnes, and Cornette each hit shots, sparking an 11-2 run. In the following stretch, both teams exchanged points through jump shots, free throws, and fast-break layups. After Keldon Johnson’s layup, the Spurs ended the quarter with a 2-point lead. In the second quarter, the Spurs opened with a scoring burst, extending their lead to 8 points. However, Joe hit consecutive three-pointers to help the Thunder even the score. The teams then battled evenly until Dort’s three-pointer near the end of the quarter gave the Thunder a 2-point advantage at halftime. Alexander scored 16 points in the first half.

After the break, the Spurs started the third quarter with an 8-2 run, but the Thunder quickly answered under Alexander’s leadership. When Alexander scored on a one-on-one against Vembanyama, the Thunder led 74-70. Vembanyama responded with a dunk, and Castle and Keldon Johnson hit three-pointers, fueling another Spurs scoring run. The Spurs led 87-82 at the end of the third quarter. In the final period, Alexander opened with a jump shot, but the Spurs, led by Vembanyama, went on an 11-2 run to stretch their lead to 12 points. The Thunder tried to close the gap, but the Spurs kept up their hot shooting. After Keldon Johnson’s layup, the Spurs were ahead by 15. In the closing moments, the Thunder launched a last-ditch effort, but the Spurs held on to secure the win.

Starting Lineups

Thunder: Alexander, Jalen Williams, Holtonstein, Dort, Holmgren

Spurs: Fox, Barnes, Vassell, Cornette, Castle