The Oklahoma City Thunder look like clear-cut candidates to win back-to-back NBA championships in the 2025-26 season. After a magical campaign that ended in a 4-3 win over the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals,

For the first time in eight years, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be part of the NBA's Christmas Day slate. In its history, most agree it's one of the more prestigious days of the regular-season marathon. As games are played throughout the entire day, people across the country get to form their first real opinion of teams across the league.

After rotten NBA draft lottery luck in 2021, the Thunder secured the No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft. With it, OKC selected Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren. And with the No. 12 pick, obtained in the Clippers trade, the Thunder drafted Santa Clara wing Jalen Williams.

Unlike last year, the Oklahoma City Thunder were in the comfort of their own homes as the 2025 NBA Cup finals played out. All eyes in the NBA world were on the New York Knicks as they beat the San Antonio Spurs to win the in-season tournament.

The OKC Thunder led from the second quarter on to secure a 122-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

Oklahoma City has the potential to add another premier prospect, and a few more players, in the 2026 NBA Draft class.

The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history. So players and fans can be excused for celebrating a win in December like it’s 1999 and their first NBA championship.

Preview the Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA matchup with the Spurs, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.