OKC Thunder fall short in bonkers game in San Antonio, Topic: Thunder
OKC Thunder falls to the San Antonio Spurs 154-147 in a 2OT Thriller despite historic nights for both teams.
OKC Thunder had no idea what kind of game to expect in San Antonio. Already down Nerlens Noel, and Alex Abrines, the Spurs were also missing regulars Rudy Gay and Dejounte Murray from the contest.
There is no way they would have ever expected this game to feature:
- Russell Westbrook’s career high in assists
- LaMarcus Aldridge’s career high in points
- Derrick White’s career high in points
- Jerami Grant‘s career high in points, along with what had to be some kind of record for charges taken in a game.
- Spurs making an NBA record 14 straight 3-pointers to open the game.
- Terrance Ferguson turning into Reggie Miller shooting the ball.
- Steven Adams getting injured.
The Thunder trailed by as much as 16 in the game, headlined by the Spurs scorching performance
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from the 3-point line. Even still they were able to keep up, close the deficit, tie the game, even take the lead a few times.
Russell Westbrook had one of the most impressive Triple doubles of his career posting 24 points (11-22), 13 rebounds, 24 assists, two steals, and just three turnovers. George followed it up with 30 of his own. 19 and 7 for Steven Adams who came back in the game after being injured. 21 from Ferguson including 7-10 from the 3-point line.
All that was in vein as the Spurs walk away victory, but much so in a game that goes to 2OT there is a lot to discuss.
Click the link below to listen to our recap of the game!
While we didn’t win, there were a lot of encouraging signs, and revenge could be served soon as we play the Spurs again on Saturday!
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