The San Antonio Spurs are really figuring things out. They’ve just beaten the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in about two weeks, you know, late December 2025. This includes a big win on Christmas Day. People are saying the Spurs just “learned how to beat” OKC. They did it with some seriously good defense, great shooting, and by picking apart the Thunder’s matchups. It’s been quite the run.
Spurs Master the Thunder
Yeah, the Spurs just owned the Thunder lately. They took down OKC in a close NBA Cup semi-final game first. Then they really started to pour it on. San Antonio won 130-110 at home, a pretty big victory. After that, they even went into Oklahoma City and won 117-102. That was a big deal. It was OKC’s first loss at home all season. Just like that, the Thunder lost their home court advantage, at least for one game.
It seems like the Spurs really got inside OKC’s head, too. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SGA, reportedly admitted after Christmas that San Antonio is actually the better team. That’s a huge thing to say about a rival. It really shows how much the Spurs broke their confidence. You can see some of the action and analysis in this breakdown.
Wemby’s Impact and Defensive Prowess
Victor Wembanyama has been, well, exceptional. He completely outperformed SGA in terms of overall impact. Like, he just takes over. You know, that whole “Wemby thing” where he just kinda blots out the sun and the game ends, like they say in some of the analysis. It’s really disruptive for opponents. The Spurs are really built around him being, you know, potentially the best player on the planet.
And it wasn’t just Wemby. The whole team played awesome defense. They limited OKC to some really poor shooting numbers. We’re talking 38.25% overall from the field and only 28% from three-point range across these games. That’s pretty stout defense, especially against a good team. It really makes a difference.
On offense, they were also clicking. In one game, the Spurs scored a massive 41 points in just the first quarter against what is usually an elite OKC defense. That’s wild. In another matchup, they hit 11-of-15 three-pointers. That kind of shooting, it’s just hard to stop. You can check out some highlights here.
OKC’s Weaknesses Exposed
The Thunder, on the other hand, really struggled. They couldn’t hit open shots, which is a problem for any team. Their three-point defense was pretty bad too; opponents were shooting 38-40% from deep against them. That’s just not good enough. They also had issues with rebounding and boxing out. It really exposed some weak spots in their game, even with good players on the roster, like Alex Caruso. It just wasn’t their series.
It’s not just a fluke, either. The Spurs currently hold the NBA’s number one net rating over their last 10 games. That’s pretty impressive. OKC, by the way, is still good, they rank number three in that same stretch. But the Spurs are just playing at a different level right now.
The “Spurs Way” and What’s Next
This success seems to come from internal improvements and just, well, Victor Wembanyama doing his thing. No one’s really saying they learned from some “surprising team” or anything like that. It’s more about the team evolving and Vic being incredible.
You know, that “Spurs culture” of determination and accepting roles, that’s really shining through. Gregg Popovich, the coach, he’s known for assigning responsibilities, not just giving orders. And it seems like everyone is really invested, like they teach at the Spurs Sports Academy. That kind of approach, it really builds a strong team.
Keldon Johnson, for instance, he’s one of those guys who just does all the little things. He glues the roster together. He loves being a Spur. And the depth of this team is actually really fun to watch. You know, like, you love the starting lineup but then a guy like Luke Kornet comes in and you’re like, “hell yeah.” Everyone’s getting their reps in. You can catch more game analysis on various channels.
The Spurs are definitely on a roll. This recent dominance over the Thunder is a clear sign that they’re a team to watch. They’re developing talent, growing into a real team that matters. They’ve been “pounding the rock” for a while now. And it’s paying off big time.
It’s like they’re finally getting to that “being relevant” stage again. And it feels good for fans to feel that passion and fervor again, like in the old Tim, Tony, and Manu days. You can feel the intensity of these games, it’s pretty electric. What happens next? Well, we’ll all be watching to see if they can keep this momentum going. You can keep up with more Spurs news and analysis on this site.
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