Overview
- Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, with Oklahoma City 26-3 and San Antonio 21-7.
- About 90 minutes before game time, Johnson said he felt strongly Wembanyama would go, with final clearance dependent on pregame checks.
- Wembanyama returned Dec. 13 after missing 12 games with a left calf strain and has been on a managed minutes plan during San Antonio’s six-game win streak.
- The Spurs edged the Thunder 111-109 in the NBA Cup semifinal on Dec. 13, a non-standings game that marked Wembanyama’s return.
- Oklahoma City recently played without starters Chet Holmgren (illness) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), with their status for tonight to be determined; TV and streaming include FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra, CBS (KOTV Tulsa), Fubo, and NBA League Pass.