Spurs dominate Thunder, win 96-72 in OKC

Russell Westbrook's squad was held to just 72 points in the loss.

Pau Gasol had a double-double and the Spurs led by as many as 27 points, winning big on the road, and the rebound battle, 10 of which were claimed by the Spaniard, with 21 points. Tony Parker had 13 points, shooting 3-4 from deep range. Josh Smith also had 12 rebounds in the team-oriented victory, as the Spurs prepare to face their worst foe, the Warriors, next. It's official now, both of them are sporting tremendous win streaks: Warriors at 16 wins, and the Spurs at 12.

San Antonio's star players were able to rest in the second half, as the Spurs opened the period on a 10-0 run, almost as stunning as the 20-4 beginning to the contest. Westbrook was double-teamed in this one, with the Spurs daring Andre Roberson to shoot (1-7 from the field). Westbrook had one of his worst showings to date, boasting triple-doubles galore in contrast normally, scoring just 2 points (1-6) with 5 rebounds and 7 assists, surely missing Carmelo Anthony in this game as the Spurs missed Rudy Gay a bit less due to their easy task tonight. OKC shot a putrid 37% from the floor, compared to the Spurs 51%, leaving Russ to raise his hands in forlorn disgust. 11 blocks by the Spurs sealed this mauling.

The Spurs will face the Warriors next at home, and all eyes will be watching the most likely preview of this season's Western Conference Finals. The Spurs hit the 50 game win mark tonight, with Golden State sitting at 53 victories respectively.