Thunder falls once more to Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The Oklahoma City Thunder lost once again to the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center.

After winning 128-92 over Orlando on Tuesday night at Paycom Center, the Thunder bowed to the Spurs, 116-106.

The Thunder will play Saturday afternoon in Houston before returning home to meet LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

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