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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 130–110 on December 23 at Frost Bank Center, a dominant performance that saw the home team control the game through an explosive fourth quarter. K. Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points while S. Castle added 24, supported by a balanced offensive attack that shot 57.1 percent from the field and connected on 16 three-pointers. San Antonio's defense proved suffocating, holding Oklahoma City to 54.1 percent shooting and forcing 13 turnovers while recording 10 steals. The Spurs outpaced the Thunder 43–28 in the fourth quarter, a decisive stretch that broke open a competitive game and pushed the final margin to 20 points well below the Vegas total of 236.5. Despite S. Gilgeous-Alexander's team-high 33 points for Oklahoma City, the Thunder managed only 23 assists and struggled to find rhythm, particularly in the third quarter when they scored just 22 points. San Antonio's 138.9 offensive rating and stifling 119.5 defensive rating underscored their superiority on both ends. The victory solidifies the Spurs' position in the Western Conference playoff picture heading into the new year.
