The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - Reaction to EVERY NBA Xmas: Spurs/Thunder, Nuggets/Wolves, Lakers/Rockets, Dubs/Mavs, Knicks/Cavs
Dec 28, 2025
Jason Timpf dives into thrilling NBA Christmas Day action, highlighting the San Antonio Spurs as the best team right now, thanks to Victor Wembanyama's impact. He praises Nikola Jokic's historic performance in a Nuggets win and discusses the struggles of the Lakers and the potential of the Warriors finding their rhythm. Timpf also examines emerging stars like Cooper Flagg and Jalen Brunson, while critiquing the Thunder's defensive issues. It's a jam-packed recap filled with insights on key matchups and standout players!
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Spurs Are The League's Best Right Now
- The San Antonio Spurs have been the best team in the NBA over the past six weeks based on offense and defense metrics.
- Victor Wembanyama's rim protection plus elite perimeter playmaking has driven a 120+ offensive rating and top-two defense in that span.
Perimeter Advantage Breaks Thunder Defense
- San Antonio's perimeter size and ball-handling depth consistently break Oklahoma City's defense at the point of attack.
- That creates high-quality spot-up and kickout looks which the Spurs are converting at elite rates.
Guarding Thunders' Catch-And-Shoot Is Key
- Oklahoma City's three-point struggles are surfacing when opponents make them take guarded catch-and-shoots.
- They're second-worst guarded but fifth-best unguarded, so defenders who contest change outcomes dramatically.