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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, is pressured by San Antonio Spurs forward David West, right, during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in San Antonio.
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. 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.
Aldridge broke out for his finest performance of the season after Memphis held him to 14.5 points in the first round, nearly seven points below his regular-season numbers. Aldridge was 18 for 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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