The Oklahoma City Thunder have learned their first real challenger after their 117-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. The Christmas Day game told the NBA world it won’t be a cakewalk for the reigning NBA champion to go back-to-back.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with 22 points and six rebounds. Jalen Williams only had 12 points and six assists. Chet Holmgren had 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. De’Aaron Fox scored an efficient 29 points. Stephon Castle had 19 points and seven assists.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 15-point loss to the Spurs: