SAN ANTONIO — LaMarcus Aldridge scored 38 points Saturday night and the San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-92, 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.

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, right, as he tries to score during the second half Saturday in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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 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-of-34 shooting.

The Spurs scored the most postseason points against the Thunder. They had 39 assists, which was more than the Thunder’s field goal total of 35.

San Antonio shot 82 percent in the opening quarter.

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