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Did San Antonio Spurs' Fourth Quarter Blitz Overwhelm Oklahoma City Thunder?

First Quarter


The San Antonio Spurs, with a record of 22-7, faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who held a 26-4 record. The game began at Frost Bank Center with the Silver and Black taking an early lead in the first quarter, scoring 31 points compared to OKC's 29. Keldon Johnson made his presence felt early on with his dynamic play.


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Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams continued to battle fiercely. The Thunder managed to outscore the Spurs by adding 31 points while San Antonio contributed another 27 points to their tally. Despite this slight setback, Harrison Barnes kept the home team competitive with his efficient shooting.


Third Quarter


As play resumed in the third quarter, both teams displayed strong defensive efforts. The Silver and Black scored 29 points while limiting OKC to just 22 points during this period. De'Aaron Fox was instrumental for San Antonio as he orchestrated plays and provided crucial assists.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw an explosive performance from the Spurs as they surged ahead by scoring a remarkable 43 points against OKC's defense which only managed to add another 28 points. This offensive burst was pivotal in securing their victory over Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 130-110.


San Antonio's bench played a significant role throughout the game contributing an impressive total of 55 bench points which helped maintain their momentum against OKC’s challenges.


In post-game thoughts San Antonio Spurs coach praised his team's resilience and adaptability during critical moments of play that led them towards success on home court once again.


Looking forward: Fans can catch up on more action when these two teams meet again at Paycom Center located in Oklahoma City scheduled for December 25th at approximately around afternoon time (2:30 PM EDT). Tune into ABC or ESPN networks for live coverage!


For those interested in further insights from players themselves be sure not miss out on exclusive content available through various platforms featuring detailed analysis via recent San Antonio Spurs post-game interviews!


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