Overview
- San Antonio won 117-102 in Oklahoma City for its third victory over the defending champions in roughly two weeks.
- De'Aaron Fox scored 29 points, with Stephon Castle adding 19 and seven assists, Harrison Barnes 15, and rookie Dylan Harper 12.
- Victor Wembanyama produced 19 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench as his post-injury minute limit remains in place.
- Head coach Mitch Johnson said the team will not risk Wembanyama's long-term health following the calf issue that cost him 12 games.
- The Spurs moved to 23-7 with an eighth straight win, while the Thunder have dropped four of their last six but remain first in the West, with rematches set for Jan. 13 and Feb. 4.