Grizzlies: Ja Morant (ankle sprain) is out. Zach Edey (ankle stress reaction) is out. Brandon Clarke (calf strain) is out. Ty Jerome (calf strain) is out. Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe surgery) is out. Vince Williams Jr. (knee soreness) is out. John Konchar (UCL thumb surgery) is out. Javon Small (turf toe) is out.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are continuing their gradual march to historic greatness. The Thunder obliterated the Phoenix Suns, 138-89, Wednesday, Dec. 10 in their NBA Cup West Quarterfinal game in Oklahoma City.

Charles Barkley highlights the unexpected numbers in San Antonio, noting the Victor Wembanyama-less Spurs have quietly put up a stronger record.

Meanwhile, the Spurs (22-7) have won seven in a row. In their 130-110 win over the Thunder on Tuesday, it was the role players who stepped up. Keldon Johnson had 25 points and Harrison Barnes had 20 points. Stephon Castle also finished with an efficient 24 points.

That's when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over. After a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope three made it a 101-97 game with 5:39 remaining, the reigning MVP scored or assisted on five of the Thunder's next seven possessions over a stretch of three and a half minutes. By the time the flurry was over the Thunder were up, 115-99.

NBA: San Antonio Spurs dominates Oklahoma City Thunder for its eighth straight win, while New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors secure thrilling victories in recent matchups.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel on the road to face the Utah Jazz on Friday. It's the first matchup of the season between the two squads. This is also a 2025 NBA Cup West Group A group play.

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in one of the most anticipated games of the NBA's Christmas schedule on Thursday, Dec. 25.