Editor’s note: This post has been updated after confirming Thunder’s drum routine predates the Spurs’ and was not meant to mock them. The Spurs are the only team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder three times this season. Heading into last night’s game, the Thunder had a lot to prov e and a lot riding on winning this game. They pulled out all the stops, including starting the game with their mascot banking a drum, similar to the Spurs new postgame tradition. This drum thing looks familiar , #porvida fans…. #SANANTONIO https://t.co/GWrQ6lPOSG— JeffGSpursKENS5 (@JeffGSpursZone) January 14, 2026 However, despite just going viral last night with many believing they were mocking the Spurs, it was noted by Thunder fans and confirmed that OKC’s ritual predates the Spurs’ by at least a few years. Regardless, that was just the beginning. Both teams came out swinging. Wemby played with an agenda, going at Chet Holmgren each time he had the ball. No move on Holmgren looked better than the corner rejections by Wembanyama. VICTOR WEMBANYAMA BLOCKS CHET HOLMGREN’S THREE. 🔥🔒 pic.twitter.com/9LL5yPVmsy— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 14, 2026 The taunting was rampant on both sides. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a move to trip Victor Wembanyama. Why is he squeezing his legs? pic.twitter.com/j6iyHdSL5R— Spurs Culture (@SpursCulture) January 14, 2026 It wasn’t the only time the Thunder were overly aggressive with the Spurs big man. Victor his the hardwood multiple times throughout the game. Eventually, Steph Castle had enough and gave SGA a shove after he interfered with his ability to inbound the ball off a made basket, earning both players a technical. It didn’t go way the Spurs had hoped, but as it stands, San Antonio will probably be the only team to win a season series against the reigning champs. Welcome to the Thread. Join in the conversation, start your own discussion, and share your thoughts. This is the Spurs community, your Spurs community. Thanks for being here. Our community guidelines apply which should remind everyone to be cool, avoid personal attacks, not to troll and to watch the language. ...read more read less