Christmas never clicked for the SuperSonics.
Seattle's NBA franchise went 0-11 in Christmas games. That lump of coal has turned into a sweet stocking stuffer since the team moved to Oklahoma City.
The Thunder is 5-2 on the holiday in the OKC era and seeks a sixth Christmas win on Monday, when the Rockets visit.
These yuletide tilts are old hat for the Thunder, and in particular two of its stars.
Russell Westbrook has played in all seven Thunder holiday games, averaging 22.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game on Christmas.