Conversations about whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder would break the NBA's all-time wins record dominated NBA circles for the first two months of the 2025-26 season. There's just one problem: they cannot beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Just weeks after their semi-finals clash in the NBA Cup, the Spurs and Thunder kickstarted a two-game stretch that culminated on the big stage on Christmas Day. San Antonio didn't just beat the Thunder twice in a row; they dominated the NBA Finals favorite with 20 and 15-point victories.
This two-night beatdown served as a reality check for a Thunder team that seemed unbeatable when the month started.