The Oklahoma City Thunder handled the key numbers in San Antonio and walked out with a 116-104 win over the Spurs. This NBA regular season game at Frost Bank Center tilted early toward OKC and never really came back, with the visitors leading for 44:12 of game time and building a largest lead of 26. The shot profile told a clear story: the Thunder hit 45% from the field and 45% from three, while the Spurs sat at 38% overall and 27% from deep. San Antonio kept the line moving from the stripe at 22/25, but that was the only major scoring category they won. On Sofascore, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s all-court night paced the Ratings and the Thunder’s offense made the math work from the arc.

Thunder shot diet beats Spurs accuracy

– Oklahoma City found balance across all levels. They finished 43/95 from the field and 14/31 from three, where their 45% accuracy created separation that lasted. That perimeter punch started right away with a 5/6 first quarter from deep, fueling a 34-28 opening frame. From there, the Thunder kept the threes flowing and forced San Antonio into catch‑up possessions. The Spurs ended 10/37 from long range and could not cash enough open looks to change the pace.

– Inside the arc, the Spurs actually edged the percentages at 46% on twos against OKC’s 45%. But the Thunder generated more volume with 64 two‑point attempts to San Antonio’s 56 and converted a near-equal share. Field goal percentage across all shots favored OKC 45% to 38%, which mirrors the final margin. San Antonio’s 22/25 at the line (88%) helped trim things in the second half, yet it could only cushion, not flip, the deficit created by OKC’s shooting efficiency.

Second quarter swing that set the tone

– The game’s hinge was the second quarter, where the Thunder outscored the Spurs 31-16. San Antonio shot 3/21 from the field in that period, including 1/12 on twos and 2/9 on threes, while OKC calmly went 11/24 and 5/8 from deep. That 12 minutes produced the Thunder’s biggest lead of 26 and fully handed them control on the road. From that point onward, per Sofascore data, Oklahoma City spent the entirety of Q2, Q3, and Q4 in front.

– Credit the Thunder for keeping their composure after halftime, too. San Antonio surged in the third with a 36-28 frame, shooting 63% from the field to chip away. OKC matched by living at the stripe (8/9 free throws in Q3) and limiting turnovers. Even in a tighter fourth quarter (24-23 Spurs), the visitors’ earlier cushion and steady shot quality held up. Time in lead ended a lopsided 44:12 to 2:47, a clean reflection of how firm that second-quarter swing proved.

Spurs’ rim protection was elite, but the arc math won

– San Antonio protected the paint at a high level, posting 11 blocks to OKC’s 10. Victor Wembanyama led with 6 blocks and 13 rebounds, and Julian Champagnie added 3 more. The Spurs also kept Thunder two‑pointers in check percentage‑wise and won the free throw column. Those defensive spikes carried their third-quarter rally and kept the score respectable late.

– The issue was sustainable shot value. Oklahoma City’s 14 made threes to San Antonio’s 10 stretched the floor, pulled help away from drives, and simplified halfcourt reads. Even rebounding, which finished close at 47-45 to OKC, did not tilt enough to give the Spurs extra trips. The Thunder added small wins in steals (8-6) and turnovers (11-13) that denied San Antonio easy transition points. In short, San Antonio’s interior edge never offset the perimeter gap.

Star turns and Sofascore Ratings

– Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlined the box score and the Sofascore Ratings for Oklahoma City. He put up 32 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks with an 8.4 Sofascore Rating, shooting 13/27 and 3/7 from deep. Chet Holmgren backed him with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks, staying perfect at the line with 8/8 and earning a 7.6. Rookie guard Jared McCain caught fire from three, dropping 20 points on 6/8 from long range and posting an 8.2.

– On the Spurs’ side, Stephon Castle kept them within reach from outside. He scored 24 points with 5 made threes, added 7 rebounds, and registered a 7.2 Sofascore Rating. Dylan Harper filled the line with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, also at 7.2. De’Aaron Fox was San Antonio’s most efficient creator, delivering 14 points on 6/9 shooting with 7 assists and a team‑best 7.8 Sofascore Rating. Wembanyama’s line was unusual: 12 points on 1/13 from the field, 10/12 at the stripe, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks, and a 7.0 thanks to elite rim protection and activity.

Possession, passing, and the small edges

– The Thunder’s playmaking was measured and effective, finishing with 24 assists to San Antonio’s 21. Ajay Mitchell quietly handed out 6 assists from the bench, while Alex Caruso chipped in two threes, 6 rebounds, and tidy defense for a 7.6 Sofascore Rating. Oklahoma City’s turnovers stayed at 11, which helped their shot volume edge to 95 attempts. San Antonio’s 13 turnovers and lower shooting percentage meant fewer efficient possessions to bridge the gap.

– Bench cameos mattered. McCain’s shooting changed runs and spacing. Aday Mara added 7 points on 3/4 inside looks in limited time, and Isaiah Hartenstein mixed 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block as a connective big. For the Spurs, Champagnie’s 8 points and 3 blocks showed two-way punch, and Keldon Johnson posted 10 points with 4/8 shooting and 4 rebounds. The fourth quarter did see the Spurs win the free-throw battle 6/6 to 1/2, but OKC still edged the frame 24-23 on the back of late halfcourt execution and shot selection.

What it means and where to follow

The numbers fit the eye test: OKC’s perimeter efficiency, composure in the second quarter, and small possession wins produced a wire‑to‑wire style result. San Antonio showed fight, interior defense, and late-game free-throw poise, but the three-point gap and overall field goal percentage were too much to overcome. For fans tracking form and player trends, Sofascore gives a clean window into nights like this through team splits and the Sofascore Rating on every player page. Keep an eye on how the Thunder’s three-point volume and accuracy travel, and whether the Spurs can turn their rim protection into a more consistent transition attack. As always, you can follow live momentum, box score detail, and Ratings on the Sofascore app.