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San Antonio Spurs Deliver Christmas Day Masterclass, Topple Thunder 117-102

Christmas Day games in the NBA are reserved for the elite, the box-office draws, and the matchups the league wants the world to see. On this stage, narratives are written, and contenders separate themselves from the pretenders.

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Spurs assert themselves, take down Thunder again in Christmas spotlight

De'Aaron Fox scored 29 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-102 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The Spurs have won eight consecutive games, extending their longest winning streak since 2018-19.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / December 25

San Antonio vs. Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs take back end of home-and-home series in Christmas day victory 117-102

A stepback jumper by reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – reminiscent of ones that the Thunder guard has done to so many others – ended any comeback hopes for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the titlists their third loss of the young season tonight.

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

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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.

Victor Wembanyama News / FirstSportz / December 25

Victor Wembanyama’s Story Behind ‘5 Minutes of Total Breakdown’ Revealed

It is a no-brainer that Victor Wembanyama is an anomaly. The NBA world has never seen a player who is 7’4″, moves like a guard and can shoot from range.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / December 24

De’Aaron Fox hasn’t been the Clutch Killer this year, but it hasn’t mattered

De’Aaron Fox was acquired by the Spurs last season near the trade deadline for three first-round picks, Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and a handful of second-rounders.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / December 24

Another sign the Spurs are deeper than people think

In rock and roll, a great band distinguishes itself through longevity and the versatility of its members. One that instantly jumps to mind is the Rolling Stones because on many tracks, Mick Jagger’s vocals touched a nerve, and on others, the most memorable parts were how Mick Taylor and Keith Richards made their guitars weep.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 24

Spurs seek home-and-home sweep of Thunder on Christmas Day

The top two teams in the Western Conference -- and two of the NBA's biggest stars -- square off Wednesday when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in a Christmas Day matchup.

Paul Pierce News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Paul Pierce is a believer in ‘championship-caliber’ Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs will enter Christmas Day with a 22-7 record, good for the second spot in the Western Conference. With a battle with the Thunder on tap, some have speculated about how good this team really is.

Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

How are Spurs vibes in San Antonio? Victor Wembanyama makes fun declaration after beating Thunder again

Following a 130-110 victory vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, the San Antonio Spurs continue to sit second in the Western Conference. Victor Wembanyama and company have now handed OKC two of their four losses (both in the span of just a week and a half) to pull to within just three losses of the defending champs.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / December 24

What we learned from the Spurs Win over the Thunder

I’m starting to think the Spurs might just be that dude, you know? Look, I don’t know exactly what to do with my hands at this point. Two wins over the Thunder in as many weeks has me feeling like an insane person.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Thunder dealt harsh Spurs reality

The Frost Bank Center got a great show, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110, showing dominance against the team with the best record in the NBA.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 23

Spurs thump Thunder by 20, extend win streak to 7

Keldon Johnson poured in 25 points off the bench and Stephon Castle added 24 as the host San Antonio Spurs waylaid the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110 on Tuesday in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Western Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 23

Spurs proving to be Thunder's kryptonite, beat defending champs again

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.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 23

West's best square off as surging Spurs host Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs will return home with a six-game winning streak in hand but will have to play even better to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Spurs Notes: Current roster, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trey Murphy III, Dylan Harper

The entered Monday at second in the Western Conference at 21-7. That alone tells you plenty. What it doesn’t tell you is urgency. League sources who have spoken with Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal say San Antonio remains comfortable with its current timeline and is not itching to accelerate it with a headline-grabbing trade.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / December 21