Wembanyama leads Spurs past Thunder 130-110 in Christmas preview

San Antonio delivered a commanding statement at the Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025, dismantling the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110 in regular season play. Victor Wembanyama, listed as questionable heading into tip-off, took the floor and contributed efficiently while his teammates stole the show in what amounts to a significant warning shot ahead of Christmas Day.

Four Spurs scorers in double digits — and a collective demolition of OKC

San Antonio came out aggressive from the opening tip, spreading the floor and attacking a Thunder defense that looked disorganized. Stephon Castle was electric in the first half, converting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc and drawing fouls at will, finishing a perfect 6-of-6 from the line. Keldon Johnson, meanwhile, was virtually unstoppable in catch-and-shoot situations, connecting on 5-of-9 threes on his way to a game-high 25 points. The Spurs entered halftime in full control, building a margin that Oklahoma City would never seriously threaten.

The third quarter cemented San Antonio’s dominance. Harrison Barnes continued his efficient night — 6-of-9 from the field, 20 points, another 6-of-6 at the free-throw line — while the Spurs’ defense collectively stifled OKC’s transition game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City’s superstar, was putting up numbers (33 points, 8 assists) but doing so in a losing effort, his -17 plus/minus telling the real story of how isolated he was from meaningful impact.

By the fourth quarter, San Antonio was coasting. The final score, 130-110, flattered the Thunder slightly. This was a wire-to-wire performance from a Spurs team that looks increasingly dangerous as December rolls into the holiday stretch.

Castle and Barnes torch OKC while Wemby controls the margins

Two sequences defined the night. First, a Castle mid-range pull-up in the second quarter — following a sharp Wembanyama dribble handoff that split two defenders — opened the lane and ignited an 11-2 run that effectively put the game out of reach. Second, with Oklahoma City attempting a third-quarter push led by Jalen Williams (17 points, 8 assists), the Spurs answered with back-to-back Barnes jumpers, both coming off textbook ball movement that the Thunder had no answer for.

Victor Wembanyama: efficient despite health concerns

Given the pre-game uncertainty around his availability, the French phenom’s line deserves context: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 5-of-9 shooting, and a +13 plus/minus in just 23 minutes. The n°1 pick of the 2023 Draft was not asked to carry the offense — he didn’t need to be. What he provided was structural: spacing, pick-and-roll threat, and the constant gravity that forces defenses to make choices they don’t want to make. On nights when the supporting cast performs like this, the pivot des Spurs operating at 80% is more than enough.

San Antonio tightens its grip on a budding rivalry

This victory is the second time this season the Spurs have beaten the Thunder, now accounting for two of Oklahoma City’s four losses on the year. That context is significant. OKC entered the night as a legitimate Western Conference title contender, and San Antonio has now beaten them twice, both convincingly. The Spurs’ depth — four players with 17+ points on Tuesday — is a genuine weapon, not a fluke.

• Keldon Johnson: 25 pts, 10-16 FG, 5-9 3P
• Stephon Castle: 24 pts, 7-12 FG, 4-6 3P, 6-6 FT
• Harrison Barnes: 20 pts, 6-9 FG, 6-6 FT
• Devin Vassell: 17 pts, 5 reb
• Victor Wembanyama: 12 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, +13

Christmas Day: Wembanyama knows what’s coming

The rematch arrives in less than 48 hours. Both franchises now head into Christmas Day with the stakes elevated — San Antonio carrying momentum, Oklahoma City carrying a score to settle. Wembanyama himself, according to Yahoo Sports, knows exactly what to expect from the Thunder when the lights get brighter. If his supporting cast can replicate even a fraction of Tuesday’s efficiency, the Spurs will be a very difficult team to beat on the biggest regular-season stage of the year.