Thunder Struck by Spurs' Fourth Quarter Surge at Frost Bank Center

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a challenging matchup against the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center, resulting in a 130-110 defeat. This game marked the Thunder's record at 26-4, while the Spurs improved to 22-7.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams exchanging leads with high energy. The Thunder managed to score 29 points, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive performance. However, the Spurs edged ahead with a slight advantage of 31 points.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, OKC continued their offensive efforts with Chet Holmgren contributing significantly on both ends of the court. The team added another 31 points to their tally. Despite this effort, San Antonio maintained their lead by scoring an additional 27 points.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Isaiah Joe stepped up for OKC with crucial three-pointers that kept them competitive in this period. The Thunder scored 22 points but struggled defensively as they allowed San Antonio to extend their lead further with a total of 29 points in this quarter.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter was decisive as San Antonio unleashed a powerful offensive display scoring an overwhelming 43 points. Despite Jalen Williams' valiant efforts and his contribution of assists and rebounds for OKC, it wasn't enough to counteract the Spurs' momentum which sealed their victory.

This Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs recap highlights how pivotal plays and strategic execution defined each team's performance throughout four quarters. Notably, Gilgeous-Alexander stood out for OKC with his consistent scoring ability despite facing tough opposition from San Antonio's defense.

Fans can look forward to more action when these two teams meet again on December 25th at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City scheduled for broadcast on ABC and ESPN starting at approximately 2:30 PM EDT. Share your post-game thoughts Oklahoma City Thunder fans!