NBA Schedule Release: 10 Must-See Games Of 2014-15

May 31, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the fourth quarter in game six of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder @ San Antonio Spurs — Dec. 25

The Thunder and Spurs face-off for the first time during the 2014-15 NBA season on Christmas Day. After last season’s dominating Western Conference Finals by the Spurs, we’ll be able to see the two teams square off on a clean slate.

Is this the Thunder’s year? It feels like we want to anoint them every year. It’s finally time for Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to take what’s theirs — and they could send a message on Christmas Day against the defending champs.