Wembanyama and Fox Lead Spurs Sweep Thunder

San Antonio’s win in Oklahoma City 117 to 102 on Christmas completed a three game sweep of the Thunder in about two weeks and signaled that a new rivalry has arrived. Shai Gilgeous Alexander admitted respect, saying "They know how to play. They have talent. They play the right way." De Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 29 points and Victor Wembanyama added 19 and 11 off the bench as he rounds back from a calf issue, while Gilgeous Alexander struggled at 7 of 19 shooting. Merlin senses more than a hot streak. The Spurs are building a rugged defense and a balanced attack that can trouble elite teams, and Wembanyama’s return shifts them from rebuild toward real threat. Oklahoma City is not finished, but momentum is a fragile thing. Two more meetings will tell how deep this rivalry runs.