The San Antonio Spurs continue to be a thorn in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominant run. On Tuesday night, they handed the defending NBA champions their second of four losses this season, delivering a statement blowout victory at Frost Bank Center.
Victor Wembanyama, who came off the bench, impressed once again and helped spark a new team tradition following the emphatic win.
Victor Wembanyama Starts New Tradition After Blowout Victory
Wembanyama continues to leave his imprint on the San Antonio Spurs, both on and off the court. Despite remaining on a minutes restriction, the French superstar delivered an efficient performance in Tuesday night’s 130–110 blowout win, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
After the final buzzer, Wembanyama addressed a packed Frost Bank Center and unveiled a new postgame tradition aimed at energizing the fan base and strengthening the bond between the team and its supporters.
“Spurs fam! How are we feeling?” Wembanyama shouted, drawing a thunderous response from the crowd.
“Appreciate the support. It’s good to be home, winning in front of our incredible fans,” he continued. “Now I would like to, with my teammates, introduce a little new tradition that we’ve been working on with the Jackals.”
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Moments later, Wembanyama grabbed a drum and led a rhythmic clap alongside a passionate supporter section he dubbed “The Jackals,” as the arena erupted in unison. The celebration, inspired by the intense atmospheres common in European soccer and basketball, was spearheaded by Wembanyama himself.
Ironically, the chant is commonly referred to as the “Thunder Clap” in European sports culture, making its debut all the more fitting after the Spurs handed Oklahoma City its biggest loss of the season.
San Antonio’s dominance extended well beyond Wembanyama. Harrison Barnes, Stephon Castle, and Keldon Johnson all chipped in with 20-plus points, showcasing the Spurs’ depth and balance. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points and eight assists but received little support from his teammates or the crowd, which taunted him with “flopper” chants throughout the night.
The budding rivalry isn’t finished. Oklahoma City will host San Antonio on Christmas Day, and Wembanyama is well aware the Thunder will be eager for revenge.
“They (Thunder) are going to be locked in, like more than any time before probably,” said Wembanyama postgame. “But we’ll be there.”
The win improved the Spurs to 22–7 while keeping them firmly in second place in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Wembanyama continues to rise both on and off the court, and from his “ethical basketball” comments to igniting the “Thunder Clap” tradition, the Spurs–Thunder rivalry is rapidly taking shape.