Meanwhile, the Spurs (22-7) have won seven in a row. In their 130-110 win over the Thunder on Tuesday, it was the role players who stepped up. Keldon Johnson had 25 points and Harrison Barnes had 20 points. Stephon Castle also finished with an efficient 24 points.

De'Aaron Fox scores 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 on Thursday.

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But even if the Thunder win those two games, the Spurs have already won the season series. And considering OKC will likely flirt with 65-plus wins, three of your losses coming from the hands of the same squad will stick with you for the rest of the year until proven otherwise.

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Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Stephon Castle added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs stormed past Oklahoma City 130-110, winning their seventh straight game.

De'Aaron Fox scored 29 points and Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs in a 117-102 victory.

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