Three losses to the San Antonio Spurs later, a legitimate threat to Oklahoma City’s crown has emerged. San Antonio defeated the Thunder 117-102 on Thursday, handing Oklahoma City its first home loss of the season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander calls out the Oklahoma City Thunder after a third successive loss to the Spurs on Christmas Day.

De’Aaron Fox (29 points) paced a handful of Spurs players in double-digits, while Stephon Castle (19 points and 7 assists), Victor Wembanyama (19 points and 11 reboundes), and Harrison Barnes (15 points and 6 rebounds) supplied supporting firepower.

De'Aaron Fox scores 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102. This marked the Spurs third win over the defending NBA champs in two weeks.

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Jalen Williams explains how Victor Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Thunder despite Oklahoma City dominating rest of league.