Tuesday's result provided a stark reminder to the NBA: The Thunder are still the champions for a reason.
Two nights after a rough 21-point road loss in which their offense went completely cold, Oklahoma City dusted itself off and put together an impressive two-way performance to beat the Spurs 127–114, with reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way. He was aided by an impressive set of performances by the deep cast of contributors with which general manager Sam Presti has surrounded him.