Overview
- The 117-102 Christmas win in Oklahoma City completed a 3-0 run over roughly 12 days and snapped the Thunder’s 14-0 home start.
- Victor Wembanyama continued in a limited bench role after a calf absence, posting 19 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes and deterring OKC’s drives.
- De’Aaron Fox led with 29 points on Christmas as Stephon Castle added 19 and rookie Dylan Harper chipped in, with veterans like Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes providing steady support.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander urged improvement after the sweep and coach Mark Daigneault called San Antonio a very good team that functions even when Wembanyama sits.
- Kendrick Perkins criticized Chet Holmgren’s play in the matchup, while San Antonio’s win streak reached eight games and the Spurs drew within about two games of OKC in the West.