Spurs defense dominates Thunder, and Game 4 might have flipped the chess board of this series
The San Antonio Spurs achieved a decisive 103-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, leveling the series at two games each. The Spurs' defense was notably effective, limiting the Thunder's scoring opportunities and disrupting their shooting rhythm. As the series heads to Game 5, the Spurs' adjustments and commitment to defense will be crucial in determining the outcome.
- ▪The Spurs evened the series at two games apiece with a 103-82 win in Game 4.
- ▪San Antonio's defense significantly limited the Thunder's scoring, particularly from their bench players.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored only 19 points on 6-of-15 shooting due to the Spurs' defensive adjustments.
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The San Antonio Spurs have evened the Western Conference finals at two games apiece after a 103-82 Game 4 win over the Thunder on the strength of a near perfect defensive performance. Hell, it might've been actually perfect. I'm just assuming they did at least one thing wrong at some point. But you would have to be some kind of cynical sleuth to find it, because this was a masterpiece. And the thing is, it might actually be sustainable as the series shifts to what will be a monstrous Game 5 on Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
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