Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way on both ends with 28 points and a career-high seven steals. Josh Giddey had arguably his best game of the season with 18 points, seven assists and seven rebounds.
Victor Wembanyama struggled. He was held to eight points on 4-of-15 shooting and 14 rebounds.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s dominating win over the Spurs in the in-season tournament.
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives past San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives past San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5)] during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends a pass by San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives around San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) gestures to San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) after a play during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives around San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) goes to the basket as San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) looks on during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Officials break up an an argument between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoes during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket in front of San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks to center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) walks down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after receiving a technical during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) warms up before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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