After giving up 77 first-half points, the Thunder allowed just 34 second-half points, which is the lowest they’ve given up in a half this season.
Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rookie wing Jalen Williams stepped up and scored a season-high 27 points on 11-of-15 shooting. Lu Dort also contributed with 23 points. Josh Giddey collected 14 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double.
For the Spurs, Devin Vassell led the way with 25 points. Sharpshooter Keldon Johnson was held to 19 points on 5-of-22 shooting and 4-of-13 from three.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s eight-point win.
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) meets San Antonio Spurs forward Isaiah Roby (18) following their game at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) and center Mike Muscala (33) talks with San Antonio Spurs forward Isaiah Roby (18) following their game at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) meets San Antonio Spurs forward Isaiah Roby (18) following their game at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots as San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket around San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball down the court against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Isaiah Roby (18) goes to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) shoots as San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) goes to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Keita Bates-Diop (31) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots as San Antonio Spurs guard Romeo Langford (35) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives to the basket around San Antonio Spurs guard Romeo Langford (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts to his team playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots as San Antonio Spurs guard Romeo Langford (35) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) goes to the basket ahead of San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles the ball down the court against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoes during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks to guard Devin Vassell (24) between plays against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gestures to his team on play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) runs down the court against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Romeo Langford (35) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) shoots a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) works to keep the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Isaiah Roby (18) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) talk during a free throw shot during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) smiles after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Isaiah Roby (18) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) on a drive during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoes during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) on a drive during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Keita Bates-Diop (31) on a drive during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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