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OKC Thunder Star Taking Noticeably Less Triples This Season

With Oklahoma City’s young core that’s improving in many ways every single season, roles can begin to fluctuate. Certain improvements from certain players require adaptation from the rest of the roster — and generally that’s a good thing.

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Victor Wembanyama Is Becoming an OKC Thunder Villain

Oklahoma City has as passionate of a fanbase as you can have. The city rallies around their lone professional sports franchise like few others can or do.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 14

OKC Thunder Continue to Chase Championships, Not Regular Season Rivalries

The win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night was something that was certainly sought-after by the Oklahoma City Thunder and its players. Losing three games in a row to a team that's considered to be one of your top competitors does light a fire under you.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 14

With Win Against Spurs, Thunder Secure Best Home Start in OKC History

The Oklahoma City Thunder appear to have finally shaken off some of the struggles that plauged the team over the past month. Following a 24-1 start, OKC went 6-6 over its next 12 games, not looking nearly as sharp as the team had throughout the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 14

Should OKC Still Be Worried About San Antonio?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have slain their Goliath, as they took down the San Antonio Spurs 119-98 on Tuesday night. The Thunder have finally shown they can beat the Spurs, but with the season series at 3-1 in favor of San Antonio, are the worries for OKC over?

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 14

Recent Win Over Spurs Wasn’t OKC Thunder’s ‘Super Bowl’ but a Big One

Tuesday was full of emotions for Oklahoma City. The typically steady and set in their ways of a 0-0 and one of 82 mindset squad couldn't help but allow their actions speak louder than words on the Paycom Center hardwood.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 13

Thunder Player Ratings: SGA Has Another MVP Performance With 34 Points To Dismantle Spurs

From the opening tip, this game had the feel of one Oklahoma City wanted to control early, and never give back. The Thunder completely overwhelmed the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

3 Takeaways From The Thunder's Statement Win Over The Spurs

The Thunder proved tonight that they don’t have a kryptonite. Oklahoma City took care of business at home, beating San Antonio 119-98. OKC has now beaten the Spurs on its fourth try, and did so convincingly.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

OKC Thunder Forced to Alter Starting Lineup vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the San Antonio Spurs for the fourth time this season and have a lot to get back on track with. The Thunder have been beaten, battered, bruised and blown out by San Antonio so far in the first three games to the tune of an 0-3 record to date.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

OKC Thunder Recognizes Importance of Spurs Matchup, But ‘They Still Count For One’

It’s no secret what has been Oklahoma City’s achilles heel this season. Sure, over the last month, this Thunder team has had a bit of an unexpected slump and the defensive rating took a slight hit in the middle of play.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

OKC Thunder Must Take its Identity Back to Get First Win Over San Antonio Tuesday Night

The Oklahoma City Thunder sits at a record of 33-7 so far this season. Amassing these amount of wins in such a short span of time hasn't been easy, but it's still provided the team with the top record in the NBA while of course leading the Western Conference.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

Defensive End of the Floor Most Important for OKC Thunder

Defense wins championships. Everyone who has played sports at any level has heard a coach utter that cliche countless times. It is a hallmark of any competitive

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Discusses OKC Thunder Bout With Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have already lost three straight to the San Antonio Spurs, only one of those games were competitive, the most recent pair of outings saw the Spurs run the OKC Thunder out of the gym in blow out fashion.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

What to Watch For In OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the San Antonio Spurs for the fourth time this season to wrap up this mini two game home stand. The OKC Thunder are down 0-3 in the season series, having not only lost the tie breaker to the Spurs already, but been ran out of the gym twice in a row the week of Christmas.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

Will 3-Point Shooting Finally Swing Thunder's Way Against Spurs?

Oklahoma City has had one recurring issue throughout the first half of the season, and it must overcome that to beat one of its biggest threats in the West.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 13

OKC Thunder, Spurs to Miss One Starter Each in Tonight's Game

The Thunder are set to take on the San Antonio Spurs tonight, hoping to nab a much-needed win versus a West rival. The Thunder haven't fully looked themselves in recent weeks, which seemed to be fueled by a string of three-straight losses to the Spurs.

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Former OKC Thunder, NBA Legend Dishes Thoughts on Thunder-Spurs Talent Gap

In over the course of the last month, the mainstream NBA audience and many more saw the San Antonio Spurs show its ability to beat the reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder, not just one or two times, but on three separate instances.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 12

Data Shows OKC Thunder Boast NBA's Most 'Stable' Defensive Lineup

There's no denying that the Oklahoma City Thunder haven't played their best basketball over the past month. Despite some of the team's recent struggles, though, OKC still sits atop the NBA standings after a historic start to the season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 12

OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren Continues Stellar Stretch of Defense

Elite defense has defined the career and season that Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren has put together in the NBA. He's consistently been among the top rim protectors in the sport, deferring shots at the rim any time an offensive player drives his way.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 11

Miami wastes a sublime shooting display from Wiggins vs the Thunder

The Miami Heat have lost their 3rd straight game after falling to the NBA’s best Oklahoma City Thunder. Miami played an excellent first half, but the Thunder turned it up in the second half to pull away and win by a final score of 124 – 112.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 11

The Miami Heat's early scoring shifts and the captain's struggles continue in loss to Thunder

Coming off the worst loss of the season, the Heat had to try and bounce back against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the backend of the back to back. Norman Powell was ruled out prior to this game with lower back soreness, while Tyler Herro was upgraded from questionable to available.