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NBA News / Pounding the Rock / December 27
Spurs fall for trap game against Jazz to end winning streak 
Riding an 8-game winning streak and coming off consecutive wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Spurs entered the ultimate trap game. Returning
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / December 27
San Antonio vs. Utah, Final score: Spurs take Jazz lightly, pay the price in 127-114 loss
The Spurs didn’t play to the standard they set recently against the Jazz and learned the hard way that no team should be taken lightly in the NBA. The Utah Jazz, who defeated the East-leading Pistons on Friday, took care of the second-best team in the West on Saturday, thanks to fantastic outside shooting and superior energy.
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?
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / December 27
Trade season has started, but don’t be surprised if the Spurs sit it out
Trade season has unofficially started, since most players signed in the offseason can be moved as of Dec. 15. Rumors are flying. Is there someone you are hoping the Spurs will target?
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / Stadium Rant / December 27
The Spurs Are Cooking Something Special In San Antonio
The San Antonio Spurs celebrated their Christmas with a 117-102 win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was their third consecutive win against the Thunder as they outscored them by a combined 37 points this season.
San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / December 27
'That Was Wild': Victor Wembanyama Surprised by Dylan Harper’s Dunking Skills During Christmas Win vs. OKC
The San Antonio Spurs delivered a statement win on Christmas Day, brushing aside the Oklahoma City Thunder 117–102. Victor Wembanyama was the centerpiece of the victory, scoring 19 points while controlling the game on both ends of the floor.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / December 26
The Spurs’ Christmas Day win ended a unique streak
After the Spurs’ home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 23, Spurs’ radio announcer Dan Weiss released this remarkable stat on X: This observation got me thinking that a seven-game winning streak with a different leading scorer in each game has probably never been accomplished before.
NBA News / The SportsRush / December 26
Zach Lowe Makes Bold Statement About Thunder After Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Went 3–0 Against Them
The Oklahoma City Thunder looked invincible when the 25/26 season began, getting off to a 24-1 start. But an NBA Cup semifinal clash against the San Antonio Spurs changed everything, with their dream of surpassing the 2016 Warriors slowly fading and the entire squad looking rattled.
San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / December 26
Spurs Announce De'Aaron Fox News on Friday
De’Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a massive win on Christmas Day as they took down the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, 117-102.
Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops reality check after crushing Thunder on Christmas Day
A third-straight San Antonio Spurs victory vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder has turned the NBA on its head. When the two teams met on Dec. 13, OKC had just matched the best 25-game start in NBA history.
NBA News / The SportsRush / December 26
'You’re Playing Soft': Kendrick Perkins Calls out Chet Holmgren Following Third Consecutive Loss to Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs
Just a few weeks ago, people were speculating whether the Oklahoma City Thunder could surpass the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors’ win record. Those hopes have come crashing down after three matchups against the San Antonio Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama 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.
Jalen Williams News / Hardwood Heroics / December 25
'There’s This 7-Foot-5 Guy': Spurs’ Unique Advantage Summed Up by Jalen Williams
The San Antonio Spurs had a dominant 117-102 win over the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Thursday. Despite the hounding defense that the Thunder has, they couldn’t stop the Victor Wembanyama -led team.
San Antonio Spurs News / Total Apex Sports / December 25
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.
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25
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.
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.
San Antonio Spurs 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.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 23
Spurs Player Ratings: Strong Team Effort Leads To Repeat Win Against Thunder
Once San Antonio had gotten into a rhythm, they never looked back. With an even distribution of scoring throughout their lineup, intense defensive effort, and yet another productive game from their youthful backcourt.
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 / 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
Spurs Waive Kyle Mangas, Sign Stanley Umude
The Spurs have signed Stanley Umude to a two-way deal, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News (via Twitter). To accommodate the move, they waived 26-year-old guard Kyle Mangas.
The '60-point NBA games' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 39 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 39 can you name in five minutes?
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