The Oklahoma City Thunder made the same mistakes in their 130-110 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. In their worst showing of the season, they’ve learned of at least one challenger who could shatter their back-to-back aspirations.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and eight assists. He was the best player on the floor. Jalen Williams was limited to 17 points and eight assists. Chet Holmgren was quiet with seven points and three rebounds.
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Victor Wembanyama had 12 points and five rebounds off the bench. Keldon Johnson scored 25 points with five outside makes. Stephon Castle had an efficient 24 points. Harrison Barnes had 20 points.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 20-point loss to the Spurs:
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard Stephon Castle (5) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reach for a loose ball during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) and forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) shoots while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder center Luke Kornet (7) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forwards Keldon Johnson (3) and Victor Wembanyama (1) react after Johnson scored a three point basket during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Overall view of Frost Bank Center during the second half of a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson signals to players during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forwards Keldon Johnson (3) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reacts after scoring a three point basket ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) before the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) goes up for a dunk over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) leads fans on a cheer after a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) enters Frost Bank Center before a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in a jump ball during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) holds his finger during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) shoots during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots ahead of San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) enters Frost Bank Center before a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs a rebound over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: De’Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a contested layup against Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter of the game at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the second quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts while playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter of the game at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs defends Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter of the game at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter of the game at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: A general view inside the arena during the first quarter of the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the second quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in action during the second quarter of the game against Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs battles for possession during the second quarter of the game against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter of the game at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots a layup during the second quarter of the game against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action during the second quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 130-110 loss to Spurs
