Wembanyama and Spurs stun Thunder 117-102 on Christmas Day
117-102: Wembanyama posts 19 pts & 11 reb as the Spurs dominate the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Christmas Day, completing a third straight win over OKC.
The San Antonio Spurs delivered one of the most striking gifts of the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, dismantling the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 on the road at Paycom Center on December 25, 2025. Victor Wembanyama, listed as questionable ahead of tip-off, took the floor and contributed a composed 19-point, 11-rebound double-double in the regular season contest — San Antonio’s third consecutive victory over one of the Western Conference’s premier contenders.
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San Antonio set the tone early, establishing ball movement and defensive discipline against a Thunder squad that entered the night among the West’s best. De’Aaron Fox, in particular, was relentless in the opening half — attacking the paint repeatedly and keeping Oklahoma City’s defense on its heels. Stephon Castle added energy off the bounce, controlling the pace and distributing at will, ultimately finishing with 7 assists on an efficient 8-of-11 shooting performance. By halftime, the Spurs had built a cushion that Oklahoma City would never seriously threaten.
The third quarter is where San Antonio truly buried the Thunder. Victor Wembanyama, playing a measured 26 minutes, was a constant presence around the rim — rebounding, converting at the free-throw line at a perfect 5-of-5 clip, and spacing the floor with 2-of-3 from three. His +13 plus/minus underscored just how much the game shifted when the French phenom was on the court.
Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battled but could never find his footing, shooting just 7-of-19 from the field for 22 points and finishing at -15 for the night. The reigning MVP candidate was smothered by San Antonio’s switching defense, a scheme the Spurs have now deployed successfully against the Thunder three times running.
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The most decisive sequence came in the third quarter when De’Aaron Fox converted back-to-back mid-range jumpers, pushing the Spurs’ lead beyond 20 points and drawing a Thunder timeout. Fox finished as the game’s leading scorer with 29 points on 12-of-19 shooting — a masterclass in efficiency on the biggest regular-season stage. Dylan Harper, coming off the bench in just 20 minutes, was equally impactful: 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting and a standout +14 rating that reflected San Antonio’s depth advantage. Harrison Barnes chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds, providing the veteran glue the Spurs needed to sustain their lead through OKC’s second-unit pushes. For the Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein was a lone bright spot with a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double, while Jalen Williams managed 12 points but shot an inefficient 5-of-13.
Wembanyama efficient in limited minutes: a double-double with a statement
Victor Wembanyama’s performance
The n°1 pick of the 2023 draft did not need monster numbers to make his mark. In 26 minutes, the Spurs’ cornerstone produced 19 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, shooting 6-of-12 from the field. His perfect free-throw night and measured play illustrated a maturity beyond his years — and his post-game discretion, refusing to reveal the Spurs’ tactical secrets against Oklahoma City, only added to the mystique surrounding the 21-year-old.
San Antonio’s growing identity
The Spurs now account for two of Oklahoma City’s four losses on the season — a remarkable statistic that reframes the Western Conference hierarchy. San Antonio’s depth is real: five players scored in double figures on Christmas Day, and the team’s defensive rotations against elite guards have improved markedly. This is no longer a rebuild in progress; it is a contender taking shape.
What comes next
With this Christmas Day statement win firmly in the books, the Spurs will look to ride the momentum as the regular season intensifies through the holiday stretch. Facing elite Western Conference opposition repeatedly is sharpening San Antonio’s edge — and if Wembanyama continues to play within the system this efficiently, a fourth consecutive win over Oklahoma City, should the schedule allow, is far from unthinkable.
- De’Aaron Fox — 29 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast (12/19 FG)
- Stephon Castle — 19 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast (8/11 FG)
- Victor Wembanyama — 19 pts, 11 reb, 2 ast (6/12 FG, 5/5 FT)
- Harrison Barnes — 15 pts, 6 reb (5/12 FG)
- Dylan Harper — 12 pts, 3 reb (5/8 FG)