In a thrilling match on February 4, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 116-106. This victory was significant as it marked the Spurs' fourth win against the reigning NBA champions this season. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with an impressive 25 points, while the talented rookie Victor Wembanyama contributed substantially with 22 points and 14 rebounds, showcasing his skills on both ends of the court.
The Spurs have been on a roll, winning their last two games and improving their record to 34 wins and 16 losses. Notably, they are inching closer to the top spot in the Western Conference, now only five games behind the Thunder, who currently sit at 40 wins and 12 losses.
In addition to Johnson and Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox played a crucial role by scoring 15 points and delivering 10 assists. Rookie forward Carter Bryant also made an impact by matching his season high with 11 points, further solidifying the Spurs' offensive efforts.
On the other hand, the Thunder faced challenges due to injuries, fielding only eight active players for this game. Kenrich Williams was the standout performer for Oklahoma City, adding 25 points to the scoreboard. Jaylin Williams also had a commendable performance, finishing with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Aaron Wiggins added 20 points on 7-for-14 shooting. However, the absence of reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was sidelined due to an abdominal strain, heavily affected the team's dynamics. The Thunder were missing their entire regular starting lineup after a back-to-back game.
As the game progressed into the late third quarter, the bench for Oklahoma City was almost empty, with only staff present, reflecting the depth issues the team faced. This lack of available players put additional pressure on the remaining active members, particularly the frontcourt trio of Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, and Aaron Wiggins, who collectively scored 69 points, including a dominant first half where they combined for 36 points.
Spurs' point guard Jordan McLaughlin made his presence felt after playing just three minutes in the last three games. He scored a crucial 3-pointer during a pivotal 12-2 run that helped San Antonio establish a significant lead of 42-26 as the second quarter unfolded.
The Thunder's recent performance has been concerning, with only three wins out of their last seven contests.
Historically, the Spurs have had the upper hand against Oklahoma City this season, winning all three prior encounters, including a narrow 111-109 victory in the NBA Cup semifinals on December 13. Their previous matchup before this game saw the Thunder take a 119-98 victory in Oklahoma City on January 13.
Looking ahead, the Thunder will host the Houston Rockets on Saturday, while the Spurs prepare to face off against the Dallas Mavericks this Thursday.
