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Thunder erase early Spurs run as San Antonio crowd falls quiet

OKC answers Spurs' fast start, hushes the home arena.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 31 min read
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Since SAS opened up on a 19-4 run, OKC has outscored them 54-32. This place is quiet

What happened: After San Antonio jumped out on a 19-4 run, Oklahoma City answered by outscoring the Spurs 54-32 over the ensuing stretch, per Kirk Goldsberry from the arena. The momentum reversal left the home crowd noticeably quiet.

Why it matters: The swing speaks to whether San Antonio's young core can protect a lead against a poised Oklahoma City team in a high-leverage setting. A fast start erased this quickly puts the onus back on the Spurs to respond before the run snowballs.

By the numbers: Spurs opening burst: 19-4. The stretch since: Thunder 54, Spurs 32.

What to watch: Watch whether San Antonio settles its offense to reclaim control, or Oklahoma City's surge carries through the rest of the game.

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