Spurs beat Thunder 117-102 for 3rd win over defending NBA champs in 2 weeks
Posted on: Dec 26, 2025 11:08 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
ok metropolis — De'Aaron charles james fox scored 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs discomfited the ok City Thunder 117-102 on Thursday for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks.
The Spurs also defeated the Thunder in an NBA Cup semifinal on Dec. 13 and in San Antonio on Tuesday. The teams meet again on Jan. 13 in Oklahoma City.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Stephon Castle had 19 points and seven assists for the Spurs. San Antonio shot 53.6% from the field and held the Thunder to 38.9% shooting.
It was San Antonio's eighth straight win and Oklahoma City's first home loss of the season. The Thunder entered the day at the top of the Western Conference standings, with the Spurs in second.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, but the reigning league MVP made just 7 of 19 field goals. He scored at least 20 points for the 102nd consecutive game.
Isaiah Hartenstein had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Chet Holmgren added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder.
Oklahoma City started the season 24-1, tied for the league's all-time best record through 25 games. The Thunder are 2-4 since, including the three losses to the Spurs.
The Thunder made their first seven field goals and went up 18-12 before Fox helped the Spurs fight back. His 21 points in the first half helped San Antonio head into the break with a 69-60 lead.
The Spurs pushed the lead to 85-68 midway through the third quarter, and a dunk by Dylan Harper late in the third quarter put the Spurs up 91-74. The Spurs led 95-79 at the end of the period and maintained control from there.
Spurs: Host the Utah Jazz on Saturday.
Thunder: Host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
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