Thunder lead 65-44 in progress as Anthony assesses SGA after WCF loss

SGA posts game-high 16 during fast start

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Carmelo Anthony talks about SGA’s confidence following the Thunder’s Western Conference Finals loss last season from the Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: Oklahoma City holds a 65-44 edge over San Antonio with play in progress. The discussion centers on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's confidence coming off last season's Western Conference Finals loss.

Why it matters: The current margin offers immediate context for that assessment. Gilgeous-Alexander paces all scorers with 16 points alongside 1 rebound and 4 assists.

By the numbers: Oklahoma City Thunder 65, San Antonio Spurs 44 — in progress. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 16 PTS, 1 REB, 4 AST — game-high scorer. Jared McCain: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST; Chet Holmgren: 10 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST.

What to watch: The remainder will show whether Oklahoma City sustains the margin and whether Gilgeous-Alexander extends the game-high total.

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@NBAonNBC 2026-10-21T03:10:21.222796+00:00

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