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Keldon Johnson 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs (22-36) to a 114-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-39) on Wednesday night in Oklahoma City.

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The Spurs enter the All-Star break having won three of their last four while the Thunder go into the break having lost six of their last seven.

That was Gregg Popovich's 133rd NBA win, which puts in 2nd place all-time for the most coaching wins. Spurs coach surpassed Lenny Wilkens and now

After leading by 16 with less than five minutes left, the Spurs' lead dwindled to five in the final 24 seconds.

Theo Maledon stole the ball from San Antonio's Lonnie Walker IV, but Oklahoma City missed back-to-back shots with a chance to cut the deficit even further before Doug McDermott grabbed the rebound and was fouled.

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault challenged the call, hoping for a jump ball. The challenge simply changed the player charged with the foul.

McDermott made the free throw and the Spurs ran out the clock to seal the victory.

Jakob Poeltl added 20 points and 17 rebounds for the Spurs, who had six players with 15 or more points.

Oklahoma City's Josh Giddey recorded his third consecutive triple-double, with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Giddey became just the second rookie in NBA history to record three consecutive triple-doubles, joining Oscar Robertson.

It was Giddey's fourth triple-double of the season.

Tre Mann led the Thunder with 24 points while Maledon scored a season-high 22.

After missing their first five shots, the Spurs got going offensively, taking advantage of Oklahoma City's small lineup to have success near the basket.

By halftime, the Spurs led 73-58. San Antonio's 73 first-half points tied the most allowed by the Thunder this season.

San Antonio outrebounded the Thunder in the first half, 32-22.

After rolling early, San Antonio's offense slowed down in the third quarter, scoring just 16 points to give Oklahoma City an opening.

The Spurs' Tre Jones missed the game with right knee soreness.

Oklahoma City was without Luguentz Dort for the second consecutive game with a left shoulder strain.

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