Spurs stun Thunder in glimpse of rivalry to come
Two young powerhouses collided in Vegas, and the league’s competitive balance suddenly shifted The specter of dominance had been hanging over the N.B.A. like a storm cloud. Oklahoma City’s 24-1 start wasn’t just impressive — it bordered on suffocating, even as teams like the Spurs searched for cracks in the Thunder’s armor. Analysts were calculating … Read more