It has been too long since we’ve seen a Thunder-Spurs rivalry emerge. For years, both teams struggled to stay competitive. Oklahoma City later burst into contender status with its title win last year. This year, however, it seems that San Antonio is catching up. The Thunder and Spurs headline the NBA’s Christmas Day lineup, but what should fans expect in this budding rivalry showdown?<\/p>\n
It’s safe to say that this is the latest installment in the rivalry between the two teams. They’ve been warring over the Western Conference in the 2010s. During that time, San Antonio earned a title while OKC secured a Finals appearance. In this new era of basketball, it seems that we are finally back with a renewed feud.<\/p>\n
If anything, the NBA scriptwriters surely pulled off a blazing success with this scheduling. It’s definitely rare to see a rising rivalry to appear on Christmas Day. Sure, you’ve got some big names playing in the same day, but nothing beats putting the best team in the NBA and the second seed in the West for a third installment of a brewing war. OKC vs. SAS is a spectacle to watch.<\/p>\n
Remember when Ja Morant<\/a> said that he and the Memphis Grizzlies had OKC figured out in the 2025 Playoffs? Well, it does seem that the Spurs themselves have it all figured out against Oklahoma City. In their first meeting<\/a>, it was the Victor Wembanyama<\/a> factor that played a huge role in crushing OKC down to the finish.<\/p>\n In the second game, it was the athletic guys who proved their worth. Devin Vassell<\/a>, Stephon Castle<\/a>, and Harrison Barnes<\/a> all stepped up to lead the team in scoring. To make it even better, Keldon Johnson<\/a> stole the spotlight off the bench as the Spurs handed the Thunder its first double-digit loss of the season. It does seem that San Antonio has everything right against OKC.<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder for the next Decade\ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/0hY3D4Qt1m<\/a><\/p>\n — Coach Pop Muse (@CoachPopMuse) December 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n