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Clemente Almanza

PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 132-118 loss to Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered an upset in their 132-118 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. The result simultaneously snapped OKC’s six-game winning streak and San Antonio’s five-game losing streak.

The Thunder couldn’t get defensive stops as the lowly Spurs shot 19-of-39 (48.7%) from 3 and had a season-high 39 assists.

Victor Wembayama took over and finished with 28 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and five shots. He also shot 5-of-7 from 3.

Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 31 points. Chet Holmgren had 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Jalen Williams scored 26 points.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 14-point loss to the Spurs.

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) battle for position in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks in front of San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) reaches for a ball in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) speaks to the fans after a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) speaks to the fans after a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) rebounds in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The San Antonio Spurs Coyote performs in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a three point shot in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a dunk over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The San Antonio Spurs Coyote performs in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The San Antonio Spurs Hype Squad performs in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) comes off a screen set by forward Chet Holmgren (7) on San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles past San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles in the second half agains the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) and center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass against San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) and forward Jeremy Sochan (10) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) could San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) dribbles in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives in against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives in between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Cason Wallace (22) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the first half fat Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault motions in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks down the court beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
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