Thunder top Spurs in key Western Conference clash

Oklahoma City extends lead atop West with road win over San Antonio

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 119-98 in a key Western Conference matchup at the Frost Bank Center. The Thunder, who lead the West by six games, were led by Shea Gilgeous-Alexander's 20 points in 28 minutes. The Spurs, who sit in second place in the conference, were paced by Victor Wembanyama's 25 points and 10 rebounds.

Why it matters

This game was a crucial "measuring stick" matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference. The Thunder's victory extends their lead atop the West, while the Spurs missed an opportunity to gain ground on their division rival.

The details

The Thunder took control of the game in the second half, outscoring the Spurs 65-47 over the final two quarters. Chet Holmgren had a strong all-around game for Oklahoma City, recording a double-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. For San Antonio, Wembanyama continued his impressive rookie campaign, but the Spurs struggled to contain the Thunder's balanced attack.

  • The Thunder were playing the second game of a back-to-back, having defeated the Orlando Magic 128-92 the previous night.
  • The Spurs last played on Sunday, when they defeated the Magic 112-103.

The players

Shea Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder's star point guard scored 20 points in just 28 minutes of action.

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' rookie sensation recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough test against a great team, but our guys really stepped up and played a complete game.”

— Mark Daigneault, Thunder Head Coach (Thunder PR)

“We just couldn't find a way to slow them down tonight. Credit to Oklahoma City, they're a really tough team to beat.”

— Gregg Popovich, Spurs Head Coach (Spurs PR)

What’s next

The Thunder will look to continue their strong play on the road, while the Spurs will try to bounce back at home against another Western Conference contender.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and talent of the Thunder, who appear to be the team to beat in the West. The Spurs, despite the loss, remain in a strong position to make a deep playoff run, but will need to find a way to solve the Thunder if they hope to challenge for the conference title.