The Thunder (26-4) had their worst showing yet this season in a 130-110 loss to the Spurs on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did enough to get the win with 33 points and eight assists. The rest of OKC struggled, though.

Before the Spurs/Thunder match up last night, both coaches were individually asked about the “budding rivalry” between the two young teams. Mitch Johnson and Mark Daigneault both replied with a sense of apprehension toward stoking those flames while expressing respect for their opponent.

The San Antonio Spurs changed Victor Wembanyama's injury status ahead of their Dec. 23 game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here's the latest on Wemby:

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The Thunder and Spurs represent what most expect to be the defining rivalry of this era of NBA history. Oklahoma City already has a championship to its name along with one of the deepest rosters in NBA history.

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Spurs fans stretched out their hands and waited for Wembanyama to strike the “Go Spurs Go” drum at halfcourt. When he hit the drum, they clapped, and continued to do so as Wembanyama picked up the pace pounding the drum. It looked identical to the chant seen before and during Vikings games at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.