In a thrilling matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the San Antonio Spurs with a decisive score of 119-98 on January 13, 2026. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the star of the night, contributing an impressive 34 points to lead the defending NBA champions in their quest for dominance this season. This victory marked the Thunder's first win against the Spurs in four encounters during the current campaign.
Jalen Williams also had a notable performance, scoring 20 points, while Chet Holmgren made his presence felt with eight points, ten rebounds, and three blocks. With this win, Oklahoma City improved its record to an outstanding 34-7 at the midpoint of the season, positioning themselves for a potential repeat of last year’s remarkable 68-14 finish in the regular season.
On the other side, the Spurs saw contributions from Stephon Castle, who scored 20 points, and Victor Wembanyama, who added 17 points along with seven rebounds. Despite their initial strong position in the Western Conference standings, having claimed second place behind the Thunder, San Antonio has faced challenges recently, suffering six losses in their last ten games after previously defeating Oklahoma City three times within a two-week span last month.
The Thunder began the season with an eye-popping record of 24-1 but experienced a dip that included those three defeats to the Spurs. However, they have successfully rebounded and are currently on a four-game winning streak.
Remarkably, Oklahoma City achieved this victory without two of their key starters: Isaiah Hartenstein, their leading rebounder, and Lu Dort, known for his defensive prowess. Nevertheless, the Thunder managed to limit the Spurs to just 40% shooting from the field, showcasing their defensive strength.
Gilgeous-Alexander made a significant impact right from the start, scoring 13 points in the first quarter and helping the Thunder establish an early lead of 32-26. By halftime, Oklahoma City maintained a slim advantage at 55-52.
During the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander continued to shine, converting a three-point play after being fouled, which pushed the Thunder ahead 73-62. This moment also marked his 111th consecutive game scoring at least 20 points, extending his streak to the second-longest in NBA history—a feat not often seen in the league.
He finished the third quarter with 15 points, allowing Oklahoma City to take a commanding 95-76 lead heading into the final quarter.
The two teams will meet again for their final regular-season face-off on February 4 in San Antonio.
Looking ahead, the Spurs will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, while the Thunder are set to visit the Houston Rockets, also on Thursday.
