Spurs' Winning Streak Continues: 7th Straight Victory Over Thunder, But Rivalry Talk Premature
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The San Antonio Spurs are on fire, having won their 7th consecutive game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their 130-110 victory on Tuesday night, the Thunder's worst defeat this season, has propelled the Spurs into second place in the Western Conference, just 3.5 games behind the Thunder. Despite their impressive winning streak, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson is hesitant to call the matchup a budding rivalry, citing the Thunder's championship pedigree and the Spurs' own rebuilding process. The Spurs have been on an incredible run, with 14 wins in their last 17 games, including victories against the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers. Keldon Johnson led the team with 25 points, while Stephon Castle added 24 and Harrison Barnes contributed 20. Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 center, returned from a calf injury and came off the bench for the sixth straight game, but was not a major factor in the win. Thunder forward Jalen Williams acknowledged the Spurs' strength, saying, 'It is good we get to play them as much as we do because they’re a really good team.' The two teams will meet again on Thursday in Oklahoma City, and the Spurs will look to continue their winning ways. Wembanyama, who is bringing a soccer-like fervor to San Antonio, has created a super fan group called the San Antonio Jackals and introduced a new tradition, where fans stand, outstretch their arms, and clap in celebration after he pounds on a large bass drum. The Spurs' turnaround this season is a welcome change for a franchise that has fallen on hard times, and they will look to build on this momentum as they continue to develop their team.
