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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 130-114 win over the Spurs

Alonzo Adams Oklahoma City Thunder San Antonio Spurs Oklahoma City Oklahoma Thunder Paycom Center United States Keldon Johnson Jalen Williams

The Oklahoma City Thunder concluded their seven-game homestand, the longest of the season, with a win against fellow rebuilding San Antonio Spurs in a 130-114 victory.

The fourth quarter makes the game looks more one-sided than it was. The Thunder started the final period with a 95-93 lead, but outscored San Antonio, 35-21, to create a lopsided final score.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting and 10-of-11 from the free-throw line.

The Thunder bench scored a season-high 68 points, the second largest amount in franchise history, too.

Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 16-point win.

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) shoots between San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) and center Jakob Poeltl (25) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots as San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and guard Tre Mann (23) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reach for loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) smiles in the final seconds of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Charles Bassey (28) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio Spurs forward Isaiah Roby (18) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reach for loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket ahead of San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Richardson (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Richardson (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Brett Brown gestures to the team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoes during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) works to steal the ball from San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives down the court ahead of San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoes during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-114. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoes during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich walks off the court after being ejected during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich walks off the court after being ejected during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoes during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

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