It's fourth time’s the charm for MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champion OKC Thunder, who finally toppled Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs this season.
It seems Oklahoma City has finally solved the San Antonio Spurs puzzle.
Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander anchored the defending champions in avoiding a fourth loss to the Spurs this season, posting a emphatic 119-98 decision on Wednesday, January 14 (Philippine time).
SGA erupted for 15 of his 34 points in a blistering third quarter, where OKC outscored San Antonio 40-24, setting the stage for their fourth-straight victory.
He added a career-high four blocks, Jalen Williams chipped 20 markers as the Thunder finally got the better of the team that had previously bested them in the NBA Cup, on Christmas Day, and again just two days later within a 13-day span.
With the win, OKC improved to a league-best 34-7 and now embarks on a four-game road trip starting in Houston against the Rockets (22-14).
For the Spurs, Stephon Castle led the way with 20 points, while Victor Wembanyama added 17 on the night he eclipsed 500 career blocks, becoming the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach the milestone.
Now losers of back-to-back games, San Antonio returns home to host the Milwaukee Bucks (17-22) in their next outing.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.