The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. It will be the first matchup of the season between the squads. This is also the 2025 NBA Cup semifinals.

The Thunder (24-1) have won a franchise-record 16 in a row. They destroyed the Phoenix Suns in a 138-89 win to advance in the NBA Cup on Wednesday. They led by as many as 53 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points and eight assists in three quarters.

Meanwhile, the Spurs (17-7) had an easy 132-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday to go to Las Vegas. Stephon Castle went off for 30 points and 10 rebounds.

Here’s how to watch the Thunder game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Spurs vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: Amazon Prime

Start time: 8 p.m. CT

Where to watch Spurs vs. Thunder on livestream

Watch Spurs vs. Thunder live on Amazon Prime

Spurs vs. Thunder injury updates

Thunder: Isaiah Joe (knee soreness) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.

Spurs: Victor Wembanyama (calf strain) is probable. David Jones Garcis (G League two-way) is questionable. Harrison Ingram (G League two-way) is out. Riley Minix (G League two-way) is out.

Probable starting lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderLu DortJalen WilliamsChet HolmgrenIsaiah Hartenstein

San Antonio Spurs

De’Aaron FoxStephon CastleDevin VassellHarrison BarnesVictor WembanyamaSpurs vs. Thunder predictions, picks, odds

Thunder 121, Spurs 110: Even if the NBA Cup isn’t a prestigious event yet, don’t tell that to the Thunder. They’re itching to cross off another bucket list item. And they’ll do so being the healthiest they’ve been all season. Hartenstein’s return allows OKC to start the group that won it a championship for the first time this season. As Wembanyama returns, he’ll have his hands full against one of the best defenses. The Thunder should be able to get the win. They’re the best team in the league after all. The Spurs have been nice, but they’re a couple of years away from being a true threat.

ODDS: Thunder by 9.5 points

O/U: 225.5

All NBA Odds via BetMGM.

Thunder 2025-26 scheduleWednesday, Dec. 17 vs. ClippersFriday, Dec. 19 at TimberwolvesMonday, Dec. 22 vs. Grizzlies

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