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Spurs vs Thunder 2026: Stats, Head-to-Head
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the 2025-26 season series with superior offensive efficiency (115.2 PPG vs 108.7 PPG) and a younger, more athletic roster, while the Spurs show improved three-point shooting (37.2% vs 34.8%) under their recent coaching changes.
San Antonio Spurs
NBA team averaging 108.7 PPG with elite three-point shooting (37.2%) in 2025-26 season.
Fans who value experienced leadership and appreciate long-range shooting accuracy; bettors expecting developmental improvement
Score71%
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Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA team with league-leading 115.2 PPG and top-10 defense (109.8 rating) in 2025-26.
Bettors favoring youth, athleticism, and balanced two-way basketball; playoff contention hopefuls expecting sustained performance
Score71%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryThe Oklahoma City Thunder lead the 2025-26 season series with superior offensive efficiency (115.2 PPG vs 108.7 PPG) and a younger, more athletic roster, while the Spurs show improved three-point shooting (37.2% vs 34.8%) under their recent coaching changes.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedThe Oklahoma City Thunder are the stronger team in 2025-26, demonstrating superior offensive efficiency, better perimeter defense, and more depth with their younger roster. Choose the Thunder if you're betting on consistency and long-term contention; choose the Spurs if you appreciate grit, excellent three-point shooting, and a coaching staff attempting a rebuild with emerging talent.
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San Antonio Spurs
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Oklahoma City Thunder
8.8/10
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Points Per Game (Season Average):✓ Oklahoma City Thunder wins(115.2 PPG vs 108.7 PPG)
- Field Goal Percentage:✓ Oklahoma City Thunder wins(47.1% vs 45.3%)
- Three-Point Shooting:✓ San Antonio Spurs wins(37.2% vs 34.8%)
Key Facts & Figures
100 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | San Antonio Spurs | Oklahoma City Thunder | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game (2025-26)(PPG) | 109.5 PPG | — | — |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 45.3% | 47.1% | |
| Three-Point Attempts Per Game(3PA) | 28.9 3PA | — | — |
| Defensive Rating(Points per 100 possessions) | 113.4 | 109.8 | |
| Assists Per Game(APG) | 27.3 | 28.9 | |
| NBA Championships(titles) | 5 championships | — | — |
| Victor Wembanyama Points Per Game(PPG) | Victor Wembanyama 24.7 PPG | — | — |
| Coach Experience(years) | Gregg Popovich 30 years with team | — | — |
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 5 | 0 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances) | 1 | 4 | |
| Average Team Age(years) | 27.2 | 24.8 | |
| Coach Tenure(seasons) | New (2024-present) | 6 seasons | |
| Last Conference Finals Appearance(year) | 2014 | Never | — |
| Expected Win Total (2025-26)(wins) | 35-40 | 48-52 | |
| Offensive Rating Potential(points per 100) | 110.5 | 115.2 | |
| Total NBA Championships(titles) | 5 championships | — | — |
| Playoff Win Percentage (All-Time)(%) | 69.5% (178-78) | — | — |
| Consecutive 50-Win Seasons(seasons) | 17 consecutive (1998-99 to 2015-16) | — | — |
| Three-Point Attempts Per Game (2024-25)(attempts) | 28.4 3PA/game | — | — |
| Consecutive Playoff Appearances(years) | 22 consecutive (1995-2016) | — | — |
| Finals MVP Awards (Core Players)(awards) | 8 (Duncan 3x, Parker 1x, Ginóbili 0x, Leonard 0x in core era) | — | — |
| Average Regular Season Wins Per Year (2010-2024)(wins) | 48.2 wins/season | — | — |
| Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 108.4 | 118.9 | |
| Net Rating (Differential)(points per 100 possessions) | -4.4 | +9.5 | |
| All-Time NBA Championships(titles) | 5 | 1 | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 7 | 9 | |
| 2025-26 Payroll(USD millions) | $118.2M | $145.8M | |
| Average Roster Age(years) | 26.2 | 24.8 | |
| Points Per Game(PPG) | 108.7 | 115.2 | |
| Three-Point Percentage(%) | 37.2% | 34.8% | |
| Roster Average Age(years) | 28.4 | 25.1 | |
| Free Throw Percentage(%) | 79.4% | 76.8% | |
| Leading Scorer PPG(points per game) | 29.1 (SGA) | 29.1 (SGA) | |
| Rebounds Per Game (Team)(rebounds) | 47.1 | 47.1 | |
| Assists Per Game (Team)(assists) | 28.4 | 28.4 | |
| Steals Per Game (Team)(steals) | 8.9 | 8.9 | |
| Points Per Game (Team Scoring)(PPG) | 116.8 | 116.8 | |
| Team Assists Per Game(APG) | 27.8 | 27.8 | |
| Bench Scoring(Points per game) | 28.4 | 28.4 | |
| Playoff Seed Position(Seed Ranking) | 2nd (West) | 2nd (West) | |
| 3-Point Percentage(percent) | 37.9% | 37.9% | |
| Average Points Per Game(points) | 117.8 | 117.8 | |
| Conference Rank(position) | 1st (Western) | 1st (Western) | |
| All-Star Selections(players) | 3 All-Stars | 3 All-Stars | |
| Playoff Seed(seed ranking) | 1st seed | 1st seed | |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points Per Game(PPG) | 30.1 PPG | 30.1 PPG | |
| Team Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 110.2 | 110.2 | |
| 2023-24 Win-Loss Record(Wins) | 56-26 | 56-26 | |
| NBA Championship Titles(championships) | 0 | 0 | |
| Points Allowed Per Game(PPG) | 109.3 | 109.3 | |
| Star Player PPG Average(PPG) | 30.2 (SGA) | 30.2 (SGA) | |
| Final Score(points) | 126 | 126 | |
| Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game) | 10.9 (SGA) | 10.9 (SGA) | |
| Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game) | 10+ (Holmgren) | 10+ (Holmgren) | |
| Games Back From Playoff Position(GB) | -5.5 (leading) | -5.5 (leading) | |
| Net Rating(point differential per 100 possessions) | +7.9 | +7.9 | |
| 2026 NBA All-Star Selections(players) | 3 | 3 | |
| Playoff Seeding(seed ranking) | 1st | 1st | |
| Net Rating (scoring margin per 100 possessions)(points) | +10.6 | +10.6 | |
| All-NBA Caliber Superstars(count) | 3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort) | 3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort) | |
| Western Conference Playoff Seeding(seed) | 1st (projected) | 1st (projected) | |
| Playoff Probability(percent) | 99% | 99% | |
| NBA Championship Odds (2026 season)(decimal odds) | +400 | +400 | |
| Payroll(USD millions) | $163M | $163M | |
| Three-Point Percentage (team)(percent) | 36.2% | 36.2% | |
| Team Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 115.9 | 115.9 | |
| Payroll (2024-25)(million USD) | $176.4M | $176.4M | |
| NBA Finals Appearances (2022-2025)(appearances) | 0 | 0 | |
| Chet Holmgren Block Rate(blocks per game) | 2.8 BPG | 2.8 BPG | |
| NBA Championships Won(Titles) | 0 | 0 | |
| Leading Scorer PPG Average(Points per game) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG | |
| MVP Awards (All-Time)(Awards) | 0 | 0 | |
| Core Roster Average Age(Years) | 24.3 years | 24.3 years | |
| Team Payroll(USD Millions) | $165 million | $165 million | |
| Points Per Game (2024-25)(PPG) | 116.8 | 116.8 | |
| Defensive Rating (2024-25)(points per 100 possessions) | 105.2 | 105.2 | |
| Leading Scorer Average (2024-25)(PPG) | 30.1 (SGA) | 30.1 (SGA) | |
| Assists Per Game (2024-25)(APG) | 8.1 | 8.1 | |
| Salary Cap Situation(USD millions) | $134 million ($50M under) | $134 million ($50M under) | |
| Three-Point Shooting(percentage) | 38.1% | 38.1% | |
| Point Differential(points per game) | +8.9 | +8.9 | |
| Western Conference Seed(ranking) | 1st Seed | 1st Seed | |
| Star Player PPG(points per game) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4 | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons) | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | |
| Western Conference Ranking(seed position) | 1st seed | 1st seed | |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 44.8 | 44.8 | |
| Three-Point Percentage (Leading Scorer)(%) | 42.8% | 42.8% | |
| Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG) | 112.4 | 112.4 | |
| Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG) | 105.2 | 105.2 | |
| Leading Scorer - Points Per Game(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 | |
| Team 3-Point Percentage(%) | 37.2% | 37.2% | |
| Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG) | 114.8 | 114.8 | |
| Leading Scorer Average(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30.1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30.1 | |
| All-Star Selections (2024)(Players) | 2 All-Stars | 2 All-Stars | |
| NBA Championship Titles (Total)(Championships) | 0 | 0 | |
| Future Draft Capital(First-Round Picks) | Extensive (8+) | Extensive (8+) | |
| Three-Point Shooting Percentage(percent) | 37.8% | 37.8% | |
| Bench Scoring Depth(players 8+ PPG) | 7 players | 7 players | |
| Steals Per Game (Team Leader)(steals per game) | 2.1 (SGA) | 2.1 (SGA) | |
| Assists Per Game (Team Leader)(assists per game) | 7.8 (SGA) | 7.8 (SGA) |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
Oklahoma City Thunder leads
San Antonio Spurs
Attribute
Oklahoma City Thunder
- 108.7 PPGPoints Per Game (Season Average)115.2 PPG(winner)
- 45.3%Field Goal Percentage47.1%(winner)
- 37.2%(winner)Three-Point Shooting34.8%
- 113.4Defensive Rating (Points Allowed Per 100)109.8(winner)
- 27.3 APGAssists Per Game28.9 APG(winner)
- 28.4 yearsRoster Average Age25.1 years(winner)
- 1-3Head-to-Head 2025-26 Record3-1(winner)
- Points Per Game (Season Average)
San Antonio Spurs
108.7 PPG
Oklahoma City Thunder
115.2 PPG(winner)
- Field Goal Percentage
San Antonio Spurs
45.3%
Oklahoma City Thunder
47.1%(winner)
- Three-Point Shooting
San Antonio Spurs
37.2%(winner)
Oklahoma City Thunder
34.8%
- Defensive Rating (Points Allowed Per 100)
San Antonio Spurs
113.4
Oklahoma City Thunder
109.8(winner)
- Assists Per Game
San Antonio Spurs
27.3 APG
Oklahoma City Thunder
28.9 APG(winner)
- Roster Average Age
San Antonio Spurs
28.4 years
Oklahoma City Thunder
25.1 years(winner)
- Head-to-Head 2025-26 Record
San Antonio Spurs
1-3
Oklahoma City Thunder
3-1(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | San Antonio Spurs | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game (2025-26)(PPG) | 109.5 PPG | — |
| Three-Point Attempts Per Game(3PA) | 28.9 3PA | — |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 45.3% | 47.1%(winner) |
| Points Per Game(PPG) | 108.7 | 115.2(winner) |
| Three-Point Percentage(%) | 37.2%(winner) | 34.8% |
| Free Throw Percentage(%) | 79.4%(winner) | 76.8% |
| Points Per Game (2024-25)(PPG) | 116.8 | — |
Show 1 more attributePoints Per Game (Team Average)(PPG) 114.8 — | ||
| Defensive Rating(Points per 100 possessions) | 113.4 | 109.8(winner) |
| Defensive Rating (2024-25)(points per 100 possessions) | 105.2 | — |
| Assists Per Game(APG) | 27.3 | 28.9(winner) |
| Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game) | 10.9 (SGA) | — |
| Assists Per Game (2024-25)(APG) | 8.1 | — |
| Assists Per Game (Team Leader)(assists per game) | 7.8 (SGA) | — |
| NBA Championships(titles) | 5 championships | — |
| Victor Wembanyama Points Per Game(PPG) | Victor Wembanyama 24.7 PPG | — |
| Coach Experience(years) | Gregg Popovich 30 years with team | — |
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 5(winner) | 0 |
| NBA Championship Titles (Total)(Championships) | 0 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances) | 1 | 4(winner) |
| Current Star Player Rating(NBA tier) | Veteran stars (declining) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Elite) |
| Average Team Age(years) | 27.2 | 24.8(winner) |
| Average Roster Age(years) | 26.2 | 24.8(winner) |
| Coach Tenure(seasons) | New (2024-present) | 6 seasons(winner) |
| Last Conference Finals Appearance(year) | 2014 | Never |
| Expected Win Total (2025-26)(wins) | 35-40 | 48-52(winner) |
| Offensive Rating Potential(points per 100) | 110.5 | 115.2(winner) |
| Total NBA Championships(titles) | 5 championships | — |
| Playoff Win Percentage (All-Time)(%) | 69.5% (178-78) | — |
| Consecutive 50-Win Seasons(seasons) | 17 consecutive (1998-99 to 2015-16) | — |
| Three-Point Attempts Per Game (2024-25)(attempts) | 28.4 3PA/game | — |
| Single Season Three-Pointer Record(makes) | Not applicable | — |
| Consecutive Playoff Appearances(years) | 22 consecutive (1995-2016) | — |
| Finals MVP Awards (Core Players)(awards) | 8 (Duncan 3x, Parker 1x, Ginóbili 0x, Leonard 0x in core era) | — |
| Average Regular Season Wins Per Year (2010-2024)(wins) | 48.2 wins/season | — |
| 2025-26 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 38-44 | 52-30(winner) |
| Net Rating (Differential)(points per 100 possessions) | -4.4 | +9.5(winner) |
| Season Record (2025-26)(wins-losses) | 47-22 | — |
| Wins-Losses Record (2025-26)(W-L) | 65-17 | — |
| Current Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season) | 40-12 | — |
Show 2 more attributesWestern Conference Playoff Seeding(seed) 1st (projected) — Current Season Win-Loss Record(wins-losses) 32-12 — | ||
| Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 108.4 | 118.9(winner) |
| Assists Per Game (Team)(assists) | 28.4 | — |
| Points Per Game (Team Scoring)(PPG) | 116.8 | — |
| Team Assists Per Game(APG) | 27.8 | — |
| Team Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 115.9 | — |
Show 3 more attributesThree-Point Shooting(percentage) 38.1% — Three-Point Percentage (Leading Scorer)(%) 42.8% — Three-Point Shooting Percentage(percent) 37.8% — | ||
| All-Time NBA Championships(titles) | 5(winner) | 1 |
| NBA Championships Won(Titles) | 0 | — |
| MVP Awards (All-Time)(Awards) | 0 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 7 | 9(winner) |
| 2025-26 Payroll(USD millions) | $118.2M(winner) | $145.8M |
| Roster Average Age(years) | 28.4 | 25.1(winner) |
| Core Roster Average Age(Years) | 24.3 years | — |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (2025-26)(Wins-Losses) | 1-3 | 3-1 |
| Leading Scorer PPG(points per game) | 29.1 (SGA) | — |
| Leading Scorer(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 28.7 PPG | — |
| Leading Scorer PPG Average(Points per game) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG | — |
| Rebounds Per Game (Team)(rebounds) | 47.1 | — |
| Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game) | 10+ (Holmgren) | — |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 44.8 | — |
| Steals Per Game (Team)(steals) | 8.9 | — |
| Team Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 110.2 | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG) | 105.2 | — |
| Steals Per Game (Team Leader)(steals per game) | 2.1 (SGA) | — |
| Bench Scoring(Points per game) | 28.4 | — |
| Bench Scoring Depth(players 8+ PPG) | 7 players | — |
| Playoff Seed Position(Seed Ranking) | 2nd (West) | — |
| Conference Rank(position) | 1st (Western) | — |
| Playoff Seed(seed ranking) | 1st seed | — |
| Conference Standing(Seed/Rank) | 1st (West) | — |
| Games Back From Playoff Position(GB) | -5.5 (leading) | — |
Show 3 more attributesPoint Differential(points per game) +8.9 — Western Conference Seed(ranking) 1st Seed — Win-Loss Record(wins-losses) 37-13 — | ||
| 3-Point Percentage(percent) | 37.9% | — |
| Average Points Per Game(points) | 117.8 | — |
| All-Star Selections(players) | 3 All-Stars | — |
| Nikola Jokic Points Per Game(PPG) | N/A | — |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points Per Game(PPG) | 30.1 PPG | — |
| 2023-24 Win-Loss Record(Wins) | 56-26 | — |
| Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses) | 57-16 | — |
| Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season)(Wins-Losses) | 47-15 | — |
| NBA Championship Titles(championships) | 0 | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game(PPG) | 109.3 | — |
| Star Player PPG Average(PPG) | 30.2 (SGA) | — |
| All-NBA Caliber Superstars(count) | 3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort) | — |
| Final Score(points) | 126 | — |
| Location | Home - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | — |
| Aaron Gordon Points(points) | N/A | — |
| Aaron Gordon Field Goal %(%) | N/A | — |
| Aaron Gordon Three-Point %(%) | N/A | — |
| Aaron Gordon Free Throw %(%) | N/A | — |
| Three-Point Percentage (team)(percent) | 36.2% | — |
| Team 3-Point Percentage(%) | 37.2% | — |
| Aaron Gordon Plus-Minus(rating) | N/A | — |
| Game-Winning Play | Gilgeous-Alexander stepback 3P (0:03 remaining) - 126-129 | — |
| Head-to-Head Result (HOU@OKC)(Final Score) | 110 points | — |
| Third Quarter Dominance(Scoring Margin) | Led 52-46 at halftime | — |
| Bench Depth Indicator(Contributing Players) | Williams, Holmgren, SGA balanced attack | — |
| Net Rating(point differential per 100 possessions) | +7.9 | — |
| 2026 NBA All-Star Selections(players) | 3 | — |
| Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Best Player Comparison)(PPG / APG / eFG%) | 30.1 PPG / 6.5 APG / 60.1% eFG% (SGA) | — |
| Playoff Seeding(seed ranking) | 1st | — |
| Net Rating (scoring margin per 100 possessions)(points) | +10.6 | — |
| Playoff Probability(percent) | 99% | — |
| NBA Championship Odds (2026 season)(decimal odds) | +400 | — |
| Payroll(USD millions) | $163M | — |
| Payroll (2024-25)(million USD) | $176.4M | — |
| NBA Finals Appearances (2022-2025)(appearances) | 0 | — |
| Chet Holmgren Block Rate(blocks per game) | 2.8 BPG | — |
| 2024-25 Regular Season Win-Loss Record(Wins-Losses) | 36-8 | — |
| Team Payroll(USD Millions) | $165 million | — |
| Leading Scorer Average (2024-25)(PPG) | 30.1 (SGA) | — |
| Leading Scorer Average(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30.1 | — |
| Salary Cap Situation(USD millions) | $134 million ($50M under) | — |
| Wins-Losses Record(W-L) | 32-10 | — |
| Regular Season Wins-Losses | 38-8 | — |
| Star Player PPG(points per game) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons) | 5 of 5 | — |
| Western Conference Ranking(seed position) | 1st seed | — |
| Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG) | 112.4 | — |
| Leading Scorer - Points Per Game(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 | — |
| 2023-24 Season Win-Loss Record(Wins-Losses) | 56-26 | — |
| All-Star Selections (2024)(Players) | 2 All-Stars | — |
| Future Draft Capital(First-Round Picks) | Extensive (8+) | — |
San Antonio SpursOklahoma City ThunderPoints Per Game (2025-26)(PPG)
109.5 PPG
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Three-Point Attempts Per Game(3PA)
28.9 3PA
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Field Goal Percentage(%)
45.3%
47.1%
Points Per Game(PPG)
108.7
115.2
Three-Point Percentage(%)
37.2%
34.8%
Free Throw Percentage(%)
79.4%
76.8%
Points Per Game (2024-25)(PPG)
116.8
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Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG)
114.8
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Defensive Rating(Points per 100 possessions)
113.4
109.8
Defensive Rating (2024-25)(points per 100 possessions)
105.2
—
Assists Per Game(APG)
27.3
28.9
Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game)
10.9 (SGA)
—
Assists Per Game (2024-25)(APG)
8.1
—
Assists Per Game (Team Leader)(assists per game)
7.8 (SGA)
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NBA Championships(titles)
5 championships
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Victor Wembanyama Points Per Game(PPG)
Victor Wembanyama 24.7 PPG
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Coach Experience(years)
Gregg Popovich 30 years with team
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All-Time Championships(titles)
5
0
NBA Championship Titles (Total)(Championships)
0
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Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances)
1
4
Current Star Player Rating(NBA tier)
Veteran stars (declining)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Elite)
Average Team Age(years)
27.2
24.8
Average Roster Age(years)
26.2
24.8
Coach Tenure(seasons)
New (2024-present)
6 seasons
Last Conference Finals Appearance(year)
2014
Never
Expected Win Total (2025-26)(wins)
35-40
48-52
Offensive Rating Potential(points per 100)
110.5
115.2
Total NBA Championships(titles)
5 championships
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Playoff Win Percentage (All-Time)(%)
69.5% (178-78)
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Consecutive 50-Win Seasons(seasons)
17 consecutive (1998-99 to 2015-16)
—
Three-Point Attempts Per Game (2024-25)(attempts)
28.4 3PA/game
—
Single Season Three-Pointer Record(makes)
Not applicable
—
Consecutive Playoff Appearances(years)
22 consecutive (1995-2016)
—
Finals MVP Awards (Core Players)(awards)
8 (Duncan 3x, Parker 1x, Ginóbili 0x, Leonard 0x in core era)
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Average Regular Season Wins Per Year (2010-2024)(wins)
48.2 wins/season
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2025-26 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
38-44
52-30
Net Rating (Differential)(points per 100 possessions)
-4.4
+9.5
Season Record (2025-26)(wins-losses)
47-22
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Wins-Losses Record (2025-26)(W-L)
65-17
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Current Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season)
40-12
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Western Conference Playoff Seeding(seed)
1st (projected)
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Current Season Win-Loss Record(wins-losses)
32-12
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Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions)
108.4
118.9
Assists Per Game (Team)(assists)
28.4
—
Points Per Game (Team Scoring)(PPG)
116.8
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Team Assists Per Game(APG)
27.8
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Team Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions)
115.9
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Three-Point Shooting(percentage)
38.1%
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Three-Point Percentage (Leading Scorer)(%)
42.8%
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Three-Point Shooting Percentage(percent)
37.8%
—
All-Time NBA Championships(titles)
5
1
NBA Championships Won(Titles)
0
—
MVP Awards (All-Time)(Awards)
0
—
Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances)
7
9
2025-26 Payroll(USD millions)
$118.2M
$145.8M
Roster Average Age(years)
28.4
25.1
Core Roster Average Age(Years)
24.3 years
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Head-to-Head Series Record (2025-26)(Wins-Losses)
1-3
3-1
Leading Scorer PPG(points per game)
29.1 (SGA)
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Leading Scorer(PPG)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 28.7 PPG
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Leading Scorer PPG Average(Points per game)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG
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Rebounds Per Game (Team)(rebounds)
47.1
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Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game)
10+ (Holmgren)
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Rebounds Per Game(RPG)
44.8
—
Steals Per Game (Team)(steals)
8.9
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Team Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions)
110.2
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Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG)
105.2
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Steals Per Game (Team Leader)(steals per game)
2.1 (SGA)
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Bench Scoring(Points per game)
28.4
—
Bench Scoring Depth(players 8+ PPG)
7 players
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Playoff Seed Position(Seed Ranking)
2nd (West)
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Conference Rank(position)
1st (Western)
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Playoff Seed(seed ranking)
1st seed
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Conference Standing(Seed/Rank)
1st (West)
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Games Back From Playoff Position(GB)
-5.5 (leading)
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Point Differential(points per game)
+8.9
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Western Conference Seed(ranking)
1st Seed
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Win-Loss Record(wins-losses)
37-13
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3-Point Percentage(percent)
37.9%
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Average Points Per Game(points)
117.8
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All-Star Selections(players)
3 All-Stars
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Nikola Jokic Points Per Game(PPG)
N/A
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points Per Game(PPG)
30.1 PPG
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2023-24 Win-Loss Record(Wins)
56-26
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Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses)
57-16
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Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season)(Wins-Losses)
47-15
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NBA Championship Titles(championships)
0
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Points Allowed Per Game(PPG)
109.3
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Star Player PPG Average(PPG)
30.2 (SGA)
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All-NBA Caliber Superstars(count)
3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort)
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Final Score(points)
126
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Location
Home - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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Aaron Gordon Points(points)
N/A
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Aaron Gordon Field Goal %(%)
N/A
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Aaron Gordon Three-Point %(%)
N/A
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Aaron Gordon Free Throw %(%)
N/A
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Three-Point Percentage (team)(percent)
36.2%
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Team 3-Point Percentage(%)
37.2%
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Aaron Gordon Plus-Minus(rating)
N/A
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Game-Winning Play
Gilgeous-Alexander stepback 3P (0:03 remaining) - 126-129
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Head-to-Head Result (HOU@OKC)(Final Score)
110 points
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Third Quarter Dominance(Scoring Margin)
Led 52-46 at halftime
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Bench Depth Indicator(Contributing Players)
Williams, Holmgren, SGA balanced attack
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Net Rating(point differential per 100 possessions)
+7.9
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2026 NBA All-Star Selections(players)
3
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Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Best Player Comparison)(PPG / APG / eFG%)
30.1 PPG / 6.5 APG / 60.1% eFG% (SGA)
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Playoff Seeding(seed ranking)
1st
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Net Rating (scoring margin per 100 possessions)(points)
+10.6
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Playoff Probability(percent)
99%
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NBA Championship Odds (2026 season)(decimal odds)
+400
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Payroll(USD millions)
$163M
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Payroll (2024-25)(million USD)
$176.4M
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NBA Finals Appearances (2022-2025)(appearances)
0
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Chet Holmgren Block Rate(blocks per game)
2.8 BPG
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2024-25 Regular Season Win-Loss Record(Wins-Losses)
36-8
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Team Payroll(USD Millions)
$165 million
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Leading Scorer Average (2024-25)(PPG)
30.1 (SGA)
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Leading Scorer Average(PPG)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30.1
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Salary Cap Situation(USD millions)
$134 million ($50M under)
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Wins-Losses Record(W-L)
32-10
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Regular Season Wins-Losses
38-8
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Star Player PPG(points per game)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4
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Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons)
5 of 5
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Western Conference Ranking(seed position)
1st seed
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Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG)
112.4
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Leading Scorer - Points Per Game(PPG)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1
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2023-24 Season Win-Loss Record(Wins-Losses)
56-26
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All-Star Selections (2024)(Players)
2 All-Stars
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Future Draft Capital(First-Round Picks)
Extensive (8+)
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Pros & Cons
10 pros·4 cons across both
San Antonio Spurs
+5-2
Pros
- 37.2% three-point shooting, 4th in NBA
- Veteran player leadership with 28+ year average roster age
- Strong free throw shooting at 79.4%
- Developing young talent with improved ball movement
- Home court advantage at AT&T Center with 18,418 capacity
Cons
- 115.4 defensive rating ranks 24th in NBA, allowing 113.4 PPG
- Only 108.7 PPG average limits ability to compete with elite offenses
Oklahoma City Thunder
+5-2
Pros
- 115.2 PPG offensive average, 3rd in NBA
- 109.8 defensive rating, 8th in NBA — elite perimeter defense
- 28.9 APG leads to ball movement and high-efficiency looks
- Younger roster (25.1 avg age) provides 5+ year contention window
- 3-1 head-to-head record vs Spurs demonstrates clear playoff positioning advantage
Cons
- 34.8% three-point shooting ranks 18th — below-average perimeter shooting
- Youth could lead to inconsistency in playoff pressure situations
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
The Thunder's superior athletic defense (109.8 rating vs 113.4) combined with their higher offensive efficiency (115.2 PPG vs 108.7 PPG) creates a two-way advantage. Oklahoma City's younger roster transitions faster defensively, limiting the Spurs' three-point shot creators. Additionally, Thunder's 28.9 APG vs Spurs' 27.3 APG shows OKC's superior ball movement overwhelms San Antonio's half-court defensive schemes.
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