nba Game Recap
Thunder Down San Antonio 102-99 - Match Report
The Spurs were burned for 42 points by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Wednesday as the Thunder picked up a 102-99 win at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Oklahoma City won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 217.5.
Al Horford had 16 points for Oklahoma City and Luguentz Dort chipped in with 16 points. Al Horford had 7 assists for the Thunder, while Darius Bazley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
San Antonio got 27 points from Dejounte Murray in a losing cause and another 15 points from Patty Mills. Dejounte Murray contributed 6 assists for the Spurs, while Jakob Poeltl had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed San Antonio were victorious, as the score was 45-40 at the break.
Oklahoma City had a 52-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Oklahoma City looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hawks. The Spurs will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New Orleans.