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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander couldn't help but feel spurned. After leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs for the first time in four years,

The Spurs are reportedly open to trading Jeremy Sochan ahead of the trade deadline to secure an impactful rotational upgrade.

Johnson's early 3-point barrage helped the Spurs beat the Lakers and get to Las Vegas, where Victory Wembanyama might return.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Opening tip is set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

Williams noted that the Spurs remind him of the 2024 Thunder because of the way they play together, and felt it’s something his team can learn from. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a similar sentiment after the game.

Veteran guard De'Aaron Fox led the way with 29 points on an efficient 12-for-19 shooting. Backcourt mate Stephon Castle added 19 points of his own, with Victor Wembanyama chipping in 19 points and 11 rebounds from the bench. Harrison Barnes and Dylan Harper combined for 27 points and nine rebounds.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have now lost three straight games to the San Antonio Spurs after falling 117-102 at home on Christmas Day.