- Matchup: San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- Broadcast: ABC
- Betting Odds: San Antonio (+9.5)
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The Paycom Center will host an exciting matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-4) and the San Antonio Spurs (22-7) this Thursday. The Spurs come in as underdogs, with a spread of 9.5 points. The total for the game has been set at 235 points.
In their previous encounter, the Spurs triumphed over the Thunder, clinching a convincing 130-110 victory. San Antonio committed 13 personal fouls, while Oklahoma City recorded 17. The Spurs made 12 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc, while the Thunder converted 6 of 7 free throw attempts, shooting 85.7%. Oklahoma City achieved 36 total boards (9 offensive, 27 defensive) and registered 3 blocks, alongside 23 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, San Antonio allowed their opponents to hit 54.1% of their field goal attempts, conceding 46 of 85. They achieved 34 assists while forcing 15 turnovers and garnering 10 steals. San Antonio grabbed a total of 34 rebounds, with 10 being offensive, and converted 75.0% of their free throw attempts (18 of 24). The Spurs finished the game with a shooting percentage of 57.1% (48 of 84) and made 16 of 36 three-point attempts.
Keldon Johnson proved to be a key player, finishing with 25 points on 10 of 16 shooting in just 22 minutes of play, while also grabbing 1 rebound and dishing out 1 assist, showcasing his efficiency with a 62.5% field goal percentage.
Entering this game, San Antonio boasts a record of 22-7. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit approximately 19.8 fouls. As a unit, they secure 45.9 rebounds per game and have 763 assists this season, placing them 19th in the league in passing efficiency. The Spurs are successful on 36.7% of their three-point attempts (396 of 1,080) and maintain a free throw percentage of 79.0%. They are scoring an impressive 120.4 points per game, ranking 4th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 48.6%.
Defensively, San Antonio creates 14.1 turnovers per game and draws 21.7 fouls. They rank 15th in assists allowed, with 772 over the season. Their opponents average a shooting percentage of 46.6% against them (1,210 of 2,595), while they allow 41.6 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 36.2% from beyond the arc, and the Spurs rank 9th in terms of points allowed per game (113.6).
In their last meeting, the Thunder suffered a loss against the Spurs, with a final score of 130-110. Oklahoma City allowed San Antonio to secure 34 rebounds overall (10 offensive). When shooting from range, they hit 16 of 36 for a 44.4% success rate, and converted 75.0% of their free throw attempts (18 of 24). The Thunder collectively shot 46 of 85 from the floor, ending the game at 54.1%, while their three-point shooting stood at 40.0% (12 of 30). They managed to make 6 of their free throw attempts, hitting 85.7%. The Spurs’ defense caused Oklahoma City to commit 15 turnovers and register 5 steals, while the Thunder managed to garner 36 rebounds (27 defensive, 9 offensive).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was notable for the Thunder, contributing 33 points during his 36 minutes on the court, along with 8 assists. He shot 63.6% (14 of 22) and secured 3 rebounds.
Oklahoma City stands strong with a record of 26-4 this season. Their offensive efficiency shines as they shoot 49.3% from the field, placing them 3rd in the NBA. They have accumulated 3,658 points this year, averaging 121.9 points per game, while grabbing 44.6 rebounds per contest. The Thunder assist their teammates 25.9 times per game (17th in the league) with a turnover rate of 12.7 per game. They commit 21.0 fouls on average and boast a free throw success rate of 83.8%.
Defensively, Oklahoma City leads the league with just 107.0 points allowed per game. They create an average of 18.0 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 43.0% from the field (1st in the NBA). The Thunder’s defense permits 36.9% shooting from three-point range (426 of 1,156) and allows opponents to make 75.8% of their free throws. They surrender 24.1 assists and 43.8 total rebounds per game, ranking 2nd and 14th in the league, respectively.
Who will take the win in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Select Oklahoma City (-9.5)
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