The San Antonio Spurs (66 - 15) defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder (55 - 27) in overtime Tuesday, 102 - 98, to finish the season 40 - 1 at home. The Spurs tied the 1985 - 86 Boston Celtics for the best home record in a season in NBA history. The San Antonio defense was the difference, as it held Oklahoma City to 40 percent shooting and forced 21 turnovers. The Spurs outscored the Thunder by 12 points in the second half to escape with their win. With the three seed in the West already in hand, Oklahoma City rested Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Enes Kanter led the team with 17 points and 16 rebounds off the bench. Cameron Payne got a rare start and scored a career - high 17 points, while dishing out seven assists. Dion Waiters shot poorly, but finished with 17 points, five rebounds and four assists. The problem was that Payne and Waiters combined to shoot 13 - for - 32 and committed 10 turnovers in the defeat. Kawhi Leonard was the player of the game, as he amassed 26 points, five rebounds and five assists. Tony Parker scored 20 of his own, while also snatching three steals. LaMarcus Aldridge had just eight points and five rebounds before re - injuring his finger in the second quarter. San Antonio's season finale is Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks.
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