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Thunder Host Spurs Seeking First Win in Season Series With Wembanyama in the Starting Lineup

The matchup tests Oklahoma City’s adjustments after three December losses to San Antonio.

Overview

  • San Antonio has beaten Oklahoma City three times this season, including the NBA Cup semifinal and a Dec. 25 road win, with two of those victories by double digits.
  • Victor Wembanyama is set to remain a starter after logging 29 points in 27 minutes in his first 2026 start at Minnesota following managed minutes for calf and knee issues.
  • Oklahoma City leads the West at 33-7 and has a three-game winning streak, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander noting the Spurs have gotten the better of them recently.
  • Injury report: Spurs guard Devin Vassell is out, while the Thunder list Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Nikola Topic (groin) and Thomas Sorber (knee, season) as out.
  • Tip-off is 8:00 p.m. ET at Paycom Center with streaming on Peacock, and betting outlets still list the Thunder as favorites despite the Spurs’ 3-0 edge.