The Oklahoma City Thunder were notably absent from the NBA Christmas Day schedule, a significant event for basketball fans. Despite being the top team in the West for the past two seasons, they were overlooked for this marquee matchup.

Meanwhile, former Thunder player Chris Paul, now with the San Antonio Spurs, had a commendable performance against the New York Knicks, contributing 13 points and seven assists. Another ex-Thunder player, Cameron Payne, also saw limited action in the same game.