December 24th - The Spurs defeated the Thunder 130-110. Johnson scored a team-high 25 points, while Castle contributed 24 points; for the Thunder, Alexander scored 33 points in a losing effort.

At the start of the game, the Thunder took control of the tempo, initially leading by 7 points. As the game progressed, the Spurs intensified their efforts on both ends of the court, successfully tying the score and then taking the lead. Before the end of the first quarter, the Thunder narrowed the gap, and the Spurs led 31-29 at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, the Thunder relied on Alexander's consecutive drives and mid-range and long-range shots to tie the score and briefly take the lead. At halftime, the Thunder led the Spurs 60-58.

After switching sides, the Spurs increased their intensity and gradually extended their lead to 8 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Spurs led 87-82. In the final quarter, the Thunder briefly narrowed the gap to 3 points, but the Spurs, led by Castle and Johnson, quickly widened the gap to over 20 points. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Thunder 130-110.

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 33 points , 3 rebounds, and 8 assists; Jalen Williams had 17 points, 6 rebounds , and 8 assists; Dort had 15 points and 2 rebounds; Kenrich Williams had 10 points and 1 assist; Joe had 8 points and 4 rebounds; Hartenstein had 8 points and 12 rebounds; Holmgren had 7 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Wallace had 4 points and 2 rebounds; Wiggins had 3 points and 1 assist .

Spurs player statistics

Johnson had 25 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist; Castle had 24 points and 3 assists; Barnes had 20 points and 1 rebound; Vassell had 17 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist; Viktor Wernborg had 12 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists; Kornet had 8 points , 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Fox had 6 points , 3 rebounds , and 9 assists; Harper had 4 points , 3 rebounds , and 10 assists; and Champagne had 4 points and 10 rebounds .