Today at 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC the NBA's Christmas Day festivities continue with a Western Conference clash of heavyweights, the Oklahoma City Thunder (13-16) and the San Antonio Spurs (18-11) at the Alamodome. Live stream the game free by clicking this link. Thunder fans may listen to the radio broadcast on WWLS 98.1, while Spurs fans may do likewise on 1200 WOAI.
The Thunder have rebounded nicely from a putrid start without Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on the court, but have lost two straight since Durant sprained his ankle and missed more time. He may not be able to suit up for this holiday tilt either.
Regardless, Thunder coach Scott Brooks is looking at this game as a litmus test for OKC. "It's going to be a big test for us," Brooks said. "San Antonio is the defending champ. They play great basketball and had a great game (Monday) night. I'm sure they're ready to play."
Missing Durant would be a major blow, but the Spurs may be without their own star forward Kawhi Leonard once again. Like Durant, Leonard might be able to get on the court today but it seems unlikely.
"One of the doctors said he's been doing hands for 40 years and this is the first time he's ever seen this injury," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "It's a little bit unique."
Unlike Leonard, Spurs point guard Tony Parker is expected to play and do battle with Westbrook. Parker was expected to miss San Antonio's Monday night tilt but played and dropped 26 points on the Clippers.
"He says he feels great," Popovich said. "I'm scared to death about it, but I'm just going to trust him. He has been around for a long time, and he doesn't want to reinjure himself. Hopefully, he's OK."
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