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Thunder vs. Spurs: Key Injuries Ahead of February Clash

2/6/2026

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Thunder vs. Spurs Clash

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs on February 4, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, with an 8:30 PM CST tip-off on ESPN.
The Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 128-92.
The Spurs defeated the Magic 112-103.
The Spurs lead the season series 3-1, and oddsmakers have listed them as 9.5-point favorites.
Both teams are dealing with injuries, including the Thunder missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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Davis Traded Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks traded 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player deal.
The Mavericks received Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, Malaki Branham, AJ Johnson, and draft picks.
Davis has been sidelined since January 8 with a hand injury.
Davis averages 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds this season.
The Mavericks are rebuilding after selecting Cooper Flagg as the top overall pick in the 2025 draft.

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Historical Context

The NBA expanded to 23 teams in 1980, adding the Dallas Mavericks and realigning existing teams geographically. This expansion coincided with the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, who dominated the league, with the Lakers winning 60 games that season. Today’s player trades, like Anthony Davis to the Wizards, reflect ongoing strategies for team competitiveness, continuing the league's evolution.

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Thunder vs. Spurs Clash

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs on February 4, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, with an 8:30 PM CST tip-off on ESPN.
The Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 128-92.
The Spurs defeated the Magic 112-103.
The Spurs lead the season series 3-1, and oddsmakers have listed them as 9.5-point favorites.
Both teams are dealing with injuries, including the Thunder missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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