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Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Mark Daigneault admits Spurs’ defense is unlike anything Thunder has seen this season

After losing to the San Antonio Spurs for a third time in 12 days, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has had more than a day to digest what went awry for the defending champions.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 27

Why There's Still Optimism Surrounding OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City is in uncharted territory. For the first time since 2021, the Thunder lost back-to-back games by 15+ points, and for the first time this season Oklahoma suffered its first back-to-back loss in general.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 27

OKC Thunder's Defensive Floor Decreased in December

For the entire season up to the month of December, the Oklahoma City Thunder had dominated the league in terms of defensive efficiency. Shutting down offenses has been the team's bread and butter this season, similar to how it made its deep playoff run and claiming its eventual NBA title a year ago.

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Joel Embiid News / Field Level Media / December 27

Thunder look to bounce back against Joel Embiid, Sixers

In the middle of their toughest stretch of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder aren't about to panic. The Thunder have dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season and have lost four of six since starting the season 24-1.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / The Lead / December 27

Why Can’t the Thunder Beat the Spurs?

Since starting the season 24-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder have gone 2-4, with three of those losses coming at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. Just six games ago, the Thunder looked to be on pace for the best regular season in NBA history.

Alex Caruso News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Alex Caruso blunt ‘hit or miss’ take on Thunder’s mindset after Spurs loss

While All-Star Jalen Williams compares the San Antonio Spurs to the 2023-24 Oklahoma City Thunder, Alex Caruso sees a reflection of last year’s championship team.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 27

Easier Schedule Should Help OKC Thunder Get Back on Track

Oklahoma City is facing some adversity for the first time this season, and it should soon have a chance to reset and get back to its winning ways. On Thursday, the Thunder hosted a Christmas Day game against the San Antonio Spurs, marking Oklahoma City’s first game on the NBA’s premier holiday since 2018.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 27

Kenrich Williams Surges as OKC Thunder's Most Consistent Role Player

The Oklahoma City Thunder built this team from the ground up, blowing up a first-round exit team to set a new chapter of Thunder basketball up to prosper.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA Analysis Network / December 27

Ex-NBA player gives brutal reality check to Thunder after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted Spurs are superior

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be the best team in the NBA, but they were recently served a reality check. For weeks, no team in the NBA had an answer for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they are still the No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 26

OKC Thunder's Lack of Offensive Support Highlighting Scoring Flaws

Oklahoma City's extensive depth has been on display for nearly the entire duration of the season thus far. Having 26 wins and five losses, on paper you'd think all is nearly perfect for this team.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 26

OKC Thunder Needs Aaron Wiggins to Find His Groove Again

Over the last few weeks of the season, where Oklahoma City has struggled most, they’ve been pretty one dimensional offensively. As a team that usually relies on defense to create offense, it feels like they’ve gotten into too many stagnant front court situations.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 26

Spurs spoil Thunder’s Christmas, claim third straight win over champs

The NBA hosted a great slate of games on Christmas Day. One of the most anticipated games was between the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the Victor Wembanyama-led San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Why Spurs have become Thunder’s kryptonite and biggest threats to possible two-peat

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder met its number one contender and biggest threat to repeating as NBA champions in the San Antonio Spurs. After

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 26

Could OKC Thunder Big Man Be X Factor in Spurs Matchups Moving Forward?

Oklahoma City suffered another loss to its newest rival on Christmas, but there’s a chance one missing player could have made a key difference. Just a couple of days after the San Antonio Spurs secured a win against the Thunder in Texas, the teams met again for a Christmas Day duel at the Paycom Center.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Fans Should Not Overreact to the Thunder vs Spurs Results

In the aftermath of the latest Thunder vs Spurs matchup, it seems that Oklahoma City fans are panicking with the team’s disappointing games. Sure, we have seen some alarming performances from OKC players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26

Victor Wembanyama admits Spurs cracked the code to beat Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost five games this season. Three of those games have been against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

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Shai 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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26