Oklahoma City Thunder gets a statement victory

 
BY MIKE BALDWIN, Staff Writer, mbaldwin@opubco.com | Modified: November 15, 2009 at 8:15 am | Published: November 15, 2009   

SAN ANTONIO — Every win count the same in the standings. But some are statement wins.

The Thunder's 101-98 win over the Spurs Saturday night in front of a sellout AT&T Center crowd sent a message a young team many are labeling a team-on-the-rise squad is learning how to close out wins, even on the road against elite competition.

photo - Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the Thunder's 101-98 win Saturday. AP PHOTO
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the Thunder's 101-98 win Saturday. AP PHOTO

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