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A stepback jumper by reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – reminiscent of ones that the Thunder guard has hit over so many others – ended any comeback hopes for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the San Antonio Spurs handed the champs their third loss of the young season on Christmas […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 9 reads
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The Spurs and Thunder are playing for the third time in […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 8 reads
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. During Johnson’s pregame presser, he stated “I don’t view it as a […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 1 read
I’m not sure what to write on the heels of the Silver and Black handing the Thunder a 20-point loss. Is it odd that the league scheduled a set of back-to-back games against the Thunder, especially since the intention was obviously to make Spurs v. Thunder a marquee Christmas event? Yes, yes it is. On […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 5 reads
There are five matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the San Antonio Spurs squaring off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBA prop bets for today’s games are available, so if you’re interested in placing a bet or building a parlay, you’ll find those NBA player props right here. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Player Props The Cavaliers visit the Knicks on Thursday, with the game beginning at 12:00 PM ET from Madison Square Garden. Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Odds Po...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The San Antonio Spurs (22-7) are 9.5-point underdogs when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-4) in a battle of the top two teams in the Western at Paycom Center on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. The point total in the matchup is set at 233.5. Our computer predictions in this article will help you pick what are the best bets available for Thursday’s game. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Spurs Pick the Spurs (+9.5) to Cover The Thunder have 16 wins agains...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Christmas Day is more than just a marathon of elite basketball; it’s one of the biggest days of the year for the bettors focused on NBA odds. With a five-game slate that stretches from high noon at Madison Square Garden to a late-night grudge match in the Rockies, the oddsmakers have set some fascinating lines that tell the story of the league’s shifting power. Whether it’s seeing LeBron James as a rare home underdog or watching the high-flying Thunder lay nearly double digits against a rising...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 8 reads
I’m starting to think the Spurs might just be that dude, you know? Look, I don’t know exactly what to do with my hands at this point. Two wins over the Thunder in as many weeks has me feeling like an insane person. This isn’t supposed to be happening like this. Not yet. Not right […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Once again returning home for a too-brief one-game home stand, the Spurs were facing an Oklahoma City Thunder squad that would be out for a vengeance after the Spurs ended their historic start in the Semifinals of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. For the first three quarters, it was a tight game with many […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The energy was off the charts in the Frost Bank Center even before opening tip for what many hoop fans are hoping is the next great NBA rivalry. Both the Spurs and Thunder the traded blows on the offensive and defensive end in an exhilarating display of basketball that included 12 lead changes and 11 […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. According to the official schedule that was released at the beginning […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 4 reads
It’s hard to imagine this type of seismic trade just a few days after the Minnesota Timberwolves seemingly did the impossible and handed the Oklahoma City Thunder a loss on top of the ever glorious Prince-inspired court. Maybe that win is enough to get the Wolves out of their early season funk. Maybe they return […]
From Canis Hoopus | 2 months ago | 6 reads
NBA POWER RANKINGS — The Oklahoma City Thunder don’t lose much. So, whenever they do, we sit up and take notice. The San Antonio Spurs’ Emirates NBA Cup semifinal victory against Oklahoma exposed perhaps the club’s top vulnerability (if you can even call it that): multifaceted scoring centers. The West’s three other best teams all boast prolific All-Stars at the position, so at least the playoffs might be a bit more interesting than Oklahoma City’s regular-season run for 70-plus wins. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 9 reads
Tuesday night is packed with fantastic NBA action. Let’s look at the odds and spread favorite for every game, including the Thunder taking on the Spurs and the Knicks battling the Timberwolves. $250 deposit bonus for NBA pick’em contests! NBA Odds and Favorites for 12/23 There is an insane amount of NBA action to keep an eye on tonight. Games start at 7 pm ET. Top teams like the Thunder, Pistons, Nuggets, and Knicks are in action. The 76ers are the biggest favorite of the night....
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Western’s best teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-3) and the San Antonio Spurs (21-7), hit the court at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSOK and FDSSW. The Thunder are favored by 5.5 points on the road. The matchup’s point total is 234.5. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) in Tuesday’s game, before you place an informed wager on the matchup. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Spurs Pick the Spurs (+5.5) to Cover ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 2 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 5 reads
Player prop betting options for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and others are available in the Oklahoma City Thunder-San Antonio Spurs matchup at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday (starting at 8:30 p.m. ET). How to Watch Thunder vs. Spurs Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSOK and FDSSW Live Stream: Fubo Location: San Antonio, Texas Venue: Frost Bank Center NBA Props Today: Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Props ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 5 reads
After starting the year 24-1 the defending champs have suddenly lost two of their last four games, with one of those losses coming against the Spurs in the Emirates Cup Semis in Las Vegas. Regardless of these (very) recent events, they remain the team to beat, with a boatload of depth seemingly at every position […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Clippers’ season has been nothing short of a disaster. Every time you think they’ve hit rock bottom, they manage to lose another game. Last week, they dropped their fifth straight, this time to the juggernaut Oklahoma City Thunder. As things stand, the Clippers sit as the 13th seed in a competitive Western […]
From Liberty Ballers | 2 months ago | 8 reads
Wanna see a human kick in the ass? I raise you Chris Finch running onto the floor six minutes into the Minnesota Timberwolves’ nationally-televised duel with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center on Friday night. The most time Finch has likely spent running on the hardwood and taking contact since his playing days, the […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 7 reads
Game Story There are the haves and the have-nots in the NBA; the teams whose fourth starter could be another team’s best player get to waltz through the regular season while lottery locks spin the tankathon wheel in hopes that it will change. Much has been said about how the Oklahoma City Thunder inexplicably have […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 3 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City ThunderDate: December 19th, 2025Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: Prime VideoRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio This Is the One: Wolves vs. Thunder and the Night Minnesota Finds Out Who It Really Is The game that’s been looming over the Timberwolves’ December schedule is finally here. Oklahoma […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 6 reads
It’s a packed NBA slate tonight as the schedule includes teams like the Lakers, Pistons, Warriors, and Thunder in action. Let’s look at the odds for the games. $250 deposit bonus for NBA pick’em contests! NBA Odds for 12/18 Action starts at 7 pm ET with two games and continues until the Kings take on the Blazers at 10 pm ET. The Thunder are the biggest favorite of the night with a -17.5 spread against the Clippers. Check out the spread favorite and total for each game on Thursda...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Coming off a dramatic Emirates NBA Cup semifinal versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Spurs took on the New York Knicks in the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game. What ensued was an intense back-and-forth track meet. While the game was close, the Spurs managed to be in control, especially in the third quarter. They even […]
From Pounding The Rock | 3 months ago | 4 reads