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Spurs Beat Short-Handed Thunder 116-106, Tighten West Race

With only eight Thunder players available because of injuries, San Antonio controlled the matchup from start to finish to close the gap in the standings.

Overview

  • Keldon Johnson led San Antonio with 25 points at Frost Bank Center.
  • Victor Wembanyama posted 22 points and a double-double, with initial reports listing either 12 or 14 rebounds.
  • Oklahoma City had just eight active players, including the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to an abdominal strain.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to remain sidelined through the All-Star break, which likely rules him out of the All-Star Game.
  • San Antonio never trailed and improved to 34-16, pulling within five games of West-leading Oklahoma City at 40-12.