San Antonio Spurs Claim Fourth Win of the Season Against Undermanned Oklahoma City Thunder

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, | Updated: February 5, 2026

Key Takeaways:

Keldon Johnson scored 25 points as the Spurs claimed a 116-106 victory over the Thunder
San Antonio defeated Oklahoma City for the fourth time this season, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 22 points and 14 rebounds
The Thunder fielded only eight active players with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and their typical starting lineup absent due to injuries

Match Analysis

The San Antonio Spurs delivered a convincing performance at home by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-106 on Wednesday night. Keldon Johnson starred with 25 points, while rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama added 22 points alongside 14 rebounds, ensuring the Spurs never fell behind throughout the contest. The win marks San Antonio’s fourth triumph over Oklahoma City this season.

De’Aaron Fox contributed 15 points and provided 10 assists. Meanwhile, rookie Carter Bryant equalled his season-high with an 11-point outing. This result gave the Spurs, now holding a 34-16 record, back-to-back victories and reduced their gap in the Western Conference to just five games behind the leading Thunder (40-12).

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Thunder Hampered by Injuries

Oklahoma City entered the matchup with an injury-depleted roster, missing their entire regular starting lineup on the second night of a back-to-back. Reigning MVP and All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was among those absent, sidelined with an abdominal strain. Only eight Thunder players were available for selection as head coach Mark Daigneault rotated his limited bench. Late in the third quarter, the only people on Oklahoma City’s bench apart from staff were their three remaining reserves, preparing to check in with San Antonio holding a 90-80 advantage.

Despite their short-handed squad, the Thunder’s Kenrich Williams notched 25 points and Jaylin Williams secured 24 points together with 12 rebounds. The Oklahoma City frontcourt trio of Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, and Aaron Wiggins combined for 69 points, including a collective 36 before half-time. Wiggins finished with 20 points, shooting 7-for-14 from the floor.

Key Moments and Season Series

Spurs point guard Jordan McLaughlin, who had played just three minutes across the previous three games, made an immediate impact by connecting from deep to cap a 12-2 run that bridged the first and second quarters, pushing San Antonio’s lead to 42-26.

Oklahoma City have struggled for consistency lately, winning only three of their last seven encounters. The Spurs swept their initial three matches against the Thunder this season, which included a narrow 111-109 triumph during the NBA Cup semifinals on 13 December. Their sole defeat to Oklahoma City this campaign came in a 119-98 loss on 13 January in Oklahoma City.