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OKC Thunder See MASSIVE MATCHUP vs. Spurs | What The Thunder Must Do to Win



OKC Thunder See MASSIVE MATCHUP vs. Spurs | What The Thunder Must Do to Win

Oklahoma City Thunder face a massive test against the San Antonio Spurs—can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren reverse their fortunes and solve their Spurs problem? The Thunder enter a crucial stretch riding a three-game winning streak, but with San Antonio having beaten them three times already, the pressure is on. Jalen Williams’ renewed aggression, team defensive intensity, and Jaylin Williams’ return could be key, but strategic adjustments like moving SGA off the ball and forcing Victor Wembanyama into switches will play a pivotal role.

Rylan Stiles and Michael Martin break down OKC’s offensive challenges, discuss Holmgren’s need for a big response, and analyze ways to neutralize Wembanyama’s unique impact. Other key topics include transition defense, the importance of rebounding, and the significance of this loaded week featuring Houston, Miami, and Cleveland. Will the Thunder reclaim momentum and prove they can repeat as NBA champions, or does their lingering Spurs problem run deeper than expected?

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9 Comments

  1. Hopefully OKC realizes that the Spurs play us like its a playoff game so its the Thunders job to match that intensity

  2. We need the boys to play harder at the point of attack and we have to have a couple of guys shoot decent from 3. If we get those 2 things I think we win! Let's go Thunder!!!

  3. I have it now, the Spurs have prevented OKC to make that thundery Run so far…..and made runs themselves.

  4. Love your shows, as always, Rylan. It's a big matchup, but I do not put near as much stock into it as the rest of the World does. I just want the core to get healthy for 2026, hopefully they get a good number of games together as well. If that happens, we can take care of anyone at that point, so that's my main concern.

  5. Spurs have been kinda struggling the past couple of games. So if they're gonna win. It's gonna be now

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