Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are on an 8-game winning streak, with three big wins coming against the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Spurs have the Thunder’s number this season.
San Antonio made it eight straight wins after a commanding NBA Christmas Day win over Oklahoma City, taking the 117-102 victory Friday (PH time) at the Paycom Center.
Within the Spurs’ winning streak, they beat the Thunder three times, including a huge victory at home just two days ago.
The Spurs are now 23-7 for no. 2 in the West, just 2.5 games back from the 26-5 Thunder.
De’Aaron Fox was the high man for San Antonio, firing 29 points. Stephon Castle had 19 points and seven assists in the Spurs win.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 11 rebounds as he once again came off the bench.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 22 points. Despite still having the NBA’s best record, the champs have struggled as of late, losing four of their last six.
The three loses were to San Antonio.