NBA fans react as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama lead Spurs Thunder Christmas Day clash
The
NBA
offseason for 2025 is still going on, with many players waiting to get new deals. The league shared some big games for next season, like those on
Christmas
Day. One big game will be between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Both teams have very talented young players. Fans are already talking about this game and the teams playing on this important day.
Fans react strongly to the NBA schedule and missing teams
When the NBA announced the Christmas Day games, fans took to social media to share their thoughts. Many were excited about the Spurs vs Thunder matchup. However, some fans were unhappy about other teams missing from the big day.
One fan tweeted, 'Pacers take Thunder to game 7 of the NBA Finals and still can't get on Xmas day.'
Another wrote, 'I speak for EVERYONE when I SAY we are ONLY watching Denver vs Timberwolves.'
Some fans said, 'The NBA said yeah we don't need East representation this year… thank you.'
NBA Fans React as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama Lead Spurs Thunder Christmas Day Clash
Historically, every NBA team has played on Christmas Day except the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets are a smaller market team and have not had much success recently. The Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons have not played on Christmas Day since the early 2000s.
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The Pacers were expected to make the list this season, but Tyrese Haliburton's torn Achilles injury changed those plans.
The NBA's Christmas Day schedule always draws attention and debate. Fans closely watch which teams get the spotlight on this big day.
San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder set for Christmas Day showdown
On August 5, ESPN reporter Shams Charania shared the list of major NBA games for the upcoming season. Among the big events, the San Antonio Spurs will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.
This game will be played at the Spurs' home court in San Antonio. It will feature two of the league's top young teams. The Thunder are ahead in their rebuild after winning the NBA Finals last year.
Fans will watch stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Thunder and Victor Wembanyama from the Spurs compete. The Christmas Day game is always one of the NBA's most popular events. Last year, the Spurs played the New York Knicks on Christmas Day but lost 117-114 despite Wembanyama's strong performance of 42 points and 18 rebounds.
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The Spurs vs Thunder Christmas Day game promises excitement with young stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama. Fans eagerly await this showdown as the NBA season builds momentum and debates continue over team selections for big events.
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