US EditionSpurs vs. Thunder: The NBA's best new rivalry officially arrives
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points with strong defense in 20 minutes, helping the Spurs overcome a 16-point deficit and snap Thunder's 16-game win streak.
- On Dec. 13, 2025, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111 in the Emirates NBA Cup semifinal at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, eliminating the Thunder.
- As a 24-1 team that had won 16 straight since November 6, the Oklahoma City Thunder carried heavy momentum into the semifinal.
- Victor Wembanyama dominated in limited minutes, scoring 22 points and grabbing nine rebounds on 6-of-11 shooting, while Oklahoma City shooters struggled with 9-of-37 three-point shooting .
- The loss snapped OKC's franchise-record 16-game win streak and dropped the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 24-2 record, with a quick rematch set in San Antonio on Dec. 23 and two more meetings later this month.
- The matchup felt like the first real taste of a budding rivalry as Victor Wembanyama's presence limited Oklahoma City Thunder's paint options and changed the shape of the game defensively.
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