Two days after blowing out the upstart Knicks, the Spurs failed to maintain their momentum against Oklahoma City, resulting in a 107-102 loss to close out the first half of the season. The result might be disappointing given the large lead that San Antonio had, but the game shouldn’t be a cause for worry given the team’s current depleted state.
Right from tip-off, the Spurs played sloppy defense, giving Oklahoma City some wide-open looks from three. San Antonio’s defensive lapses seemed to be a product of miscommunication rather than a lack of effort, which was an issue that popped up later in the game as well.