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Thunder Host Spurs, Seeking First Win Against San Antonio This Season

Oddsmakers favor OKC with Victor Wembanyama back starting after a 29-point game.

Overview

  • Tipoff is 8 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center with national coverage on NBC and Peacock.
  • San Antonio leads the matchup 3-0 this season, including the NBA Cup semifinal, as OKC enters 33-7 and the Spurs 27-12.
  • Key absences persist: Devin Vassell is out for the Spurs and Isaiah Hartenstein is out for the Thunder.
  • Sportsbooks list Oklahoma City around -8.5 with totals near 229–230, reflecting OKC’s season-long dominance versus the Spurs’ head-to-head edge.
  • Recent meetings have highlighted San Antonio’s defensive blueprint—rim protection and disrupted spacing—while OKC’s three-point shooting has lagged in this matchup.