Overview
- San Antonio won 117-102 in Oklahoma City, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 29 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander limited to 22 on 7-for-19 shooting.
- Returning from a calf strain in a managed role, Victor Wembanyama came off the bench for 19 points and 11 rebounds in about 26 minutes.
- The Spurs have won eight straight and are 3-0 against the defending champions this season, including the NBA Cup semifinal, with the next matchup set for Jan. 13.
- After a 24-1 start, the Thunder have lost four of their past six games, three to San Antonio, and team leaders said they must adjust.
- Oddsmakers still listed Oklahoma City as a sizable favorite (about -9.5) before tipoff despite San Antonio’s two recent wins in the matchup.