OKC Thunder Strikes Daily

December 25, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

About This Episode

Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: I want to hear daily OKC Thunder news. If they played a game then give me the highlights.

Transcript

Welcome to Big Dill Sports, where we're all about the action on the court and the stories behind the stats. I'm Dillon, your host, and today we've got an exciting episode for you on "OKC Thunder Strikes Daily."

Let's dive into the December 23rd matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. It was a tough night for the Thunder, who fell to the Spurs 130-110 at a packed Frost Bank Center. That's two losses to San Antonio in the span of just 11 days.

With 19,133 fans in attendance, the atmosphere was electric. The game kicked off with a tight first quarter, the Spurs barely leading 31-29. Oklahoma City bounced back in the second, making it 31-27, but San Antonio responded in the third with a 29-22 rally. The game truly shifted in the fourth, where the Spurs surged ahead, outscoring the Thunder 43-28.

Despite the loss, there were standout performances for the Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on fire, scoring 33 points while adding eight assists. Jalen Williams also stepped up, putting up 17 points and another eight assists, keeping OKC in the game.

Switching over to the Spurs, their win was driven by a solid team effort. Keldon Johnson led with 25 points off the bench, while Stephon Castle added 24 points, with an impressive 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Dylan Harper showed his prowess in defense and playmaking with 10 assists and five steals. Not to forget, Victor Wembanyama returned strong from a calf strain, contributing at both ends with 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists.

The game was a battle of momentum, featuring 15 lead changes and 13 ties, reflecting a dynamic back-and-forth struggle. At halftime, the Thunder had a narrow 60-58 lead. But the Spurs turned the tide in the latter half, especially with a 20-8 run kicking off the fourth quarter, leaving the Thunder on their heels.

This defeat brings Oklahoma City to a 26-5 record, ending an impressive run where they won 24 of their first 25 games. They're now 1½ games behind the Western Conference–leading Denver Nuggets. The Spurs, with this victory, are sitting comfortably at 22-7, riding a seven-game winning streak.

Looking ahead, the Thunder have a chance for redemption with a Christmas Day rematch at Paycom Center. Coach Mark Daigneault emphasizes the need for quick adjustments and strengthening that defense against the Spurs' dynamic offense.

Before we wrap up, it’s time for the "Big Dill" of the game—who else but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Despite the odds, his performance was nothing short of spectacular, proving once again why he's a crucial player for OKC.

As always, thanks for tuning into Big Dill Sports. We’ll see if the Thunder can turn the tide in their next encounter. Until next time, keep your head in the game and stay tuned for more courtside insights!

## Game Recap
On December 23, 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the San Antonio Spurs by a 130-110 margin at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, marking their second loss to the Spurs in just 11 days during the 2025-26 regular season ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)).

## Venue, Attendance, and Scoring Breakdown
The contest was played before a sellout crowd of 19,133 fans at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)).
Quarterly scoring unfolded as follows (Thunder vs. Spurs):
• Q1: 29–31
• Q2: 31–27
• Q3: 22–29
• Q4: 28–43 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)).

## Thunder Standouts
Despite the defeat, Oklahoma City received strong performances from its young core. Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a team-high 33 points on 14-of-22 shooting and chipped in eight assists ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-dec-23-2025-game-boxscore-43890)). Small forward Jalen Williams added 17 points on 8-of-18 shooting and also dished out eight assists, anchoring OKC’s secondary scoring ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-dec-23-2025-game-boxscore-43890)).

## Spurs’ Balanced Attack
San Antonio’s victory was fueled by a balanced offensive attack. Keldon Johnson came off the bench to score 25 points, while Stephon Castle drilled 24 points, including 4-of-6 from three-point range ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)). Second-year rookie Dylan Harper made his presence felt defensively and as a playmaker, finishing with four points, 10 assists and five steals ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-dec-23-2025-game-boxscore-43890)). Victor Wembanyama, returning from a calf strain, contributed 12 points, five rebounds and three assists, crashing OKC’s rhythm on both ends ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)).

## Game Flow and Turning Points
The matchup featured 15 lead changes and 13 ties, underscoring the back-and-forth nature of the contest ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)). Oklahoma City led by two points at halftime, 60-58, but San Antonio seized control late in the third quarter. The Spurs opened the fourth quarter on a decisive 20-8 run and outscored the Thunder 43-28 in the period, marking the most points OKC has allowed in a fourth quarter all season ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/starting-5-dec-24-2025)).

## Standings Impact
The loss dropped the Thunder to 26-5 on the season and snapped a stretch in which they had won 24 of their first 25 games ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)). Oklahoma City now sits 1½ games behind the Western Conference–leading Denver Nuggets in the Northwest Division standings (Denver 21-8, OKC 26-5) ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)). Meanwhile, San Antonio improved to 22-7 and has won seven straight, vaulting into second place in the Southwest Division ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)).

## What’s Next for the Thunder
Oklahoma City will look to rebound quickly when the Spurs return to Paycom Center for the Christmas Day rematch on December 25 at 2:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN) ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810272)). After the loss, Coach Mark Daigneault emphasized the importance of quick adjustments and maintaining defensive intensity against San Antonio’s multifaceted offense.

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