NBA Wednesday (November 27, 2013): San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Recap and Stats
Final Score: Oklahoma City Thunder 94, San Antonio Spurs 88
Keys to the Win: The Thunder trailed by three points at halftime. They turned it around after the break, outscoring the Spurs 25-15 in the 3rd quarter. The Spurs made a run midway in the final canto but came up short.
Oklahoma City survived despite Russell Westbrook's poor shooting (2-of-16 from the field) as the starting point guard finished with just 6 points.
Kevin Durant did carry the scoring load for the Thunder, ending up with 24 points and 13 rebouns. He got ample support from the other guys though; Serge Ibaka had 17 points and 11 rebounds; and off the bench, Reggie Jackson dropped 23 points and Jeremy Lamb had 12 points.
The OKC win snapped the Spurs’ winning streak at 11 while extending the Thunder’s run to five wins.
Spurs vs. Thunder Top Performers
Kevin Durant (OKC): 24 points and 13 rebounds
Serge Ibaka (OKC): 17 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocked shots
Reggie Jackson (OKC): 23 points in 26 minutes
Kawhi Leonard (SAS): 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 steals
Tony Parker (SAS): 16 points and 7 assists
Tim Duncan (SAS): 11 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocked shots
What’s Ahead (Next 5 Games)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2 home, 3 road): vs. Golden State Warriors, vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, @ Sacramento Kings, @ Portland Trail Blazers, @ New Orleans Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs (3 home, 2 road): @ Orlando Magic, vs. Houston Rockets, vs. Atlanta Hawks, @ Minnesota Timberwolves, vs. Indiana Pacers