Overview
- San Antonio became the only team to defeat the defending champion Thunder twice this season with a 20-point home win.
- Victor Wembanyama came off the bench on a managed workload, logging 23 minutes with 12 points, five rebounds and three assists as his 101-game block streak ended.
- Keldon Johnson scored 25 off the bench, while Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes and Devin Vassell fueled the offense with efficient perimeter shooting.
- Head coach Mitch Johnson praised the group for sustaining a large lead, calling the ability to finish games a significant step forward.
- The Spurs have risen to second in the West on a seven-game winning streak, and Wembanyama said Oklahoma City will be locked in for their Christmas Day rematch.