NBA's Best Team Has an Achilles' Heel: Wembanyama's Spurs Stun Thunder for Third Time
The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite having the NBA's best record, have lost to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the third time this season. Analysis of the surprising matchup.
Does the NBA's best team have a kryptonite? The Oklahoma City Thunder, who boast the league's top record, have stumbled again against the San Antonio Spurs. Led by a strong performance from Victor Wembanyama off the bench, the Spurs secured an emphatic 117-102 victory on Thursday, marking their third win over the Thunder this season.
Cracking the Fortress
The loss was particularly painful for Oklahoma City, as it was their first defeat at home in 15 games this season. According to AFP, the Thunder started hot, sinking their first seven shots to take an 18-12 lead. However, the Spurs closed the first quarter on an 11-0 run to snatch the lead and never looked back.
For the Spurs, Wembanyama was a force in limited minutes, putting up 19 points and 11 rebounds in just 26 minutes. Guard Stephon Castle also contributed 19 points. Reigning NBA MVPShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points for the Thunder, but it wasn't enough to fend off their unlikely rivals.
Christmas Day Thriller in New York
In other action, the New York Knicks pulled off a stunning comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Trailing by 17 points with 10:25 left in the game, the Knicks mounted a massive 40-21 run to win 126-124. Jalen Brunson was the hero, scoring 34 points and hitting the game-winning three-pointer.
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