Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka stayed home following Monday’s game against the Lakers, but the rest of the Thunder battled valiantly against the Spurs (who were at full strength), falling just short in overtime.
Nick Collison, Cameron Payne and Dion Waiters stepped in for the resting starters, and Payne proved that he should be receiving more minutes when the three stars do play, finishing with 17 points on 20 shots, 7 assists (6 turnovers) and 3 rebounds.