Spurs Dominate Thunder 116-106, Johnson and Wembanyama Combine for 47 Points

San Antonio secures fourth straight win over injury-plagued Oklahoma City squad

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:13am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the dynamic energy and fluid movements of basketball players on the court, with their faces and jerseys blurred into unrecognizable splatters of paint.The Spurs' young stars shine bright, leading their team to a decisive victory over the injury-plagued Thunder.Oklahoma City Today

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-106 in a dominant performance, led by Keldon Johnson's 25 points and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama's double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Spurs maintained control throughout the game, never trailing, as they improved their record to 34-16 and narrowed the gap to the Western Conference-leading Thunder, who played without several key injured players.

Why it matters

This victory continues the Spurs' recent dominance over the Thunder, who have struggled with injuries lately. The game showcased the impressive talents of young stars like Johnson and Wembanyama, who are leading San Antonio's charge towards the top of the West. The outcome also has implications for the playoff race, as the Spurs look to close the gap on the conference-leading Thunder.

The details

Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, while Victor Wembanyama added a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds. De'Aaron Fox contributed 15 points and 10 assists, and rookie forward Carter Bryant matched his season-best with 11 points. For the Thunder, Kenrich Williams scored 25 points, and Jaylin Williams had 24 points and 12 rebounds, but they were operating with a depleted roster missing their entire usual starting lineup, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

  • The Spurs secured their fourth consecutive win over the Thunder this season.
  • The victory improved the Spurs' record to 34-16, narrowing the gap to just five games behind the Western Conference-leading Thunder, who currently stand at 40-12.

The players

Keldon Johnson

A key player for the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 25 points in the victory.

Victor Wembanyama

The rookie sensation for the Spurs, recording a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds.

De'Aaron Fox

The Spurs' point guard, contributing 15 points and 10 assists.

Kenrich Williams

A standout player for the injury-riddled Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 25 points.

Jaylin Williams

The Thunder's forward, adding 24 points and 12 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has led us to this point. Our young stars are stepping up, and we're determined to keep closing the gap on the top teams in the West.”

— Gregg Popovich, Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs

“Injuries have been a challenge, but our guys are giving it their all. We're proud of the effort, and we'll keep fighting to get healthy and regain our footing in the standings.”

— Mark Daigneault, Head Coach, Oklahoma City Thunder

What’s next

The Thunder will host the Houston Rockets this Saturday, while the Spurs are set to face the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The ongoing rivalry between these two teams will continue to unfold as they navigate their respective seasons.

The takeaway

This game showcased the promising futures of young stars like Keldon Johnson and Victor Wembanyama, who are leading the Spurs' charge towards the top of the Western Conference. Despite the Thunder's injury woes, they remain a formidable opponent, and the continued rivalry between these two teams promises more thrilling matchups to come.