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Spurs blow out Thunder by 32 to take Game 1

Soobum Im / USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

SAN ANTONIO - LaMarcus Aldridge had 38 points and the San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-92 on Saturday night, never trailing in Game 1 of the second-round series.

Kawhi Leonard added 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes for San Antonio, becoming the first player in playoff history to achieve those benchmarks in less than 25 minutes of action. The Spurs led by as many as 43 points and sat their starters in the fourth quarter to rest them for Game 2 on Monday night.

Related: Spurs outscore Thunder by 33 in record-breaking half

Aldridge broke out for his finest performance of the season after Memphis held him to 14.5 points per game in the first round, nearly seven points below his regular-season numbers. Aldridge was 18-of-23 from the field, including his first 3-pointer of the season and banking in a left-handed scoop shot as he was falling in the lane.

Leonard and Aldridge combined for 45 points in the first half, outscoring Oklahoma City as a team by four. Unfortunately for the Thunder, the rest of the Spurs were just as impressive early.

San Antonio matched a postseason franchise record for points in a quarter with 43 in the opening period.

Serge Ibaka led Oklahoma City with 19 points, but was limited to two rebounds.

Kevin Durant had 16 points, and Russell Westbrook added 14, but they were harassed into 11-for-34 shooting.

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