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On YouTubeShai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / December 25
'Better as a Group': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Bold Take as the Thunder Loses a Third Straight Game Against the Spurs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t solve the San Antonio Spurs puzzle. On Christmas Day, the defending champions suffered a 117-102 loss to the Spurs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 25
OKC Thunder Needs One Perimeter Defender to Step Up, Get Back on Track
Christmas Day brought more concern for the Oklahoma City Thunder — who officially has a Spurs problem. This Thunder team has now lost five games this season, and three have come against the Spurs.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are the Thunder's Kryptonite
The 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the best teams in NBA history. Unless they're playing the San Antonio Spurs.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25
Spurs stake claim as NBA's best with Christmas Day win over Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs have become a serious problem. Especially for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25
Victor Wembanyama taunts Chet Holmgren after missed free throw
Victor Wembanyama took Chet Holmgren’s presents during Thursday’s Christmas Day meeting. Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs met Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second game of this year’s Christmas slate.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 25
Return to Christmas Day Slate A Special Sight For OKC Thunder
Christmas Day is a tent pole day on the NBA calendar. Come diehards come casuals it is a main event during the Holiday season and the most viewed date in the regular season.
Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
Why Kendrick Perkins believes Thunder-Spurs Christmas game is a must-win
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the Oklahoma City Thunder face a critical psychological test on Christmas Day when they host the San Antonio Spurs, framing the matchup as a must-win despite Oklahoma City’s status as the defending champions.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / December 25
2025 Year in Review: Thunder Win First NBA Title
[Editor’s note: This article is from Athlon Sports’ 2025 “Year in Review” magazine, which celebrates the year’s champions and relives the biggest moments from across the world of sports.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 24
OKC Thunder Puts Franchise Record Streak on Line vs. Spurs
Christmas Day's matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs has plenty of branches off the topic tree to pick from, fittingly enough.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 24
OKC Thunder Needs More Than Isolations Late in the Game
Let’s be clear here: Oklahoma City should not be hitting any sort of panic button. But after the last week and a half, this team appears to be a little bit less invincible than we thought.
Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Thunder’s Jalen Williams presents possible solution to back-to-back woes
Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder have surrendered four losses on the second night of back-to-backs, but the All-Star forward isn’t making excuses.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will accomplish feat on Christmas not seen since LeBron in 2013
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to reach a rare milestone on Christmas Day as the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs in a nationally televised matchup on ABC and ESPN.
Jalen Brunson News / EssentiallySports / December 24
$8,700,000 Star Urged to Leave Thunder for Jalen Brunson-Like Career Path
Even though the Oklahoma City Thunder has faced some challenges lately, it’s undeniable that they’ve been nearly perfect for most of the season, considering they are the defending champions.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Mark Daigneault states obvious after Spurs beat Thunder again with ‘statement’ game
Following the worst loss of the season, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says the San Antonio Spurs’ “statement” win gives his team plenty to learn from between now and Christmas Day.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / December 25
3 Areas the Oklahoma City Thunder Must IMPROVE In
The Oklahoma City Thunder have started the season at a historical pace, then lost three of their last five games, standing at 26-4. The Thunder possesses a few areas that need improvement.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 23
Spurs proving to be Thunder's kryptonite, knock off defending champions for second time
Oklahoma City has dropped three of its last five games. Two of those have come to the Spurs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / December 23
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Channels Inner Kobe Bryant On Historic NBA Night
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. With a 119-103 win, the Thunder moved past Memphis with ease.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / December 22
NBA Makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Announcement on Monday
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are seeking a bounce-back win on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The defending champions are coming off a disappointing 112-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, which marked their second loss in three games.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21
Grizzlies hope to get reinforcements for meeting with Thunder
On Saturday, Alex Caruso was in College Station, Texas, to watch his alma mater, Texas A&M, in the College Football Playoff. Monday, he'll be in Oklahoma City playing for the Thunder when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Chet Holmgren News / Athlon Sports / December 21
Thunder Announce Chet Holmgren News on Sunday
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder are in a bit of a slump of late. After starting the NBA season with a 24-1 record, the defending champions have suddenly lost two out of their last three games.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / December 19
Thunder return to looking unstoppable
For a team that rarely stumbles, Saturday’s loss to San Antonio felt loud. Oklahoma City answered it quietly and decisively. The Thunder looked very much like themselves again Thursday night, rolling past the Clippers 122-101 and reminding everyone why the West still runs through them.
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