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NBA·ANALYSIS·October 23, 2026 11:13 PM ET

Nightcap crew credits healthy Thunder after 116-104 win over Spurs

Jalen Williams went 5-of-16 for 12 points

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What happened: On Nightcap, Shannon Sharpe, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and Joe Johnson broke down the Oklahoma City Thunder's 116-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Joe Johnson said Oklahoma City had circled the game and called the Thunder "a much better team when they healthy," pointing to Jalen Williams being back in the lineup.

Why it matters: The hosts said Oklahoma City's depth makes it the team to beat in the West, and one said the Thunder "really missed his presence in the playoffs this past season," referring to Williams. They said Williams' off shooting night mattered less than his pressure on the rim, with one host saying he "won't always look like this.

By the numbers: Final: Thunder 116, Spurs 104. Jalen Williams: 12 points, 5-of-16 FG.

What to watch: The hosts named Oklahoma City's health as the variable to track, along with whether Williams turns his drives into a more efficient scoring line.

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