Aday Mara showcases skills with block and dunk against Wembanyama
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Aday Mara performed a notable sequence against San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during the season opener at Frost Bank Center. Midway through the third quarter, with the Thunder leading 82-70, Mara blocked Wembanyama at the rim and then secured an alley-oop dunk following a pass from Ajay Mitchell. The highlight showcased Mara's defensive and offensive abilities, building on his recognition as an elite shot-blocker in college basketball. The Thunder were ahead 102-94 with 5:25 remaining in the fourth quarter as the game progressed.
- •Mara blocked Wembanyama and scored an alley-oop dunk.
- •Oklahoma City led 102-94 with 5:25 left in the fourth quarter.
- •Mara was the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •He averaged 12.1 points and 2.6 blocks in college.
- •The Thunder opened their season against the Spurs.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder rookie Aday Mara’s NBA debut gets an honest assessment from Mark Daigneault
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder center Aday Mara welcomes himself with an insane sequence vs. Victor Wembanyama
"Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Aday Mara delivered an impressive sequence against San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama during Tuesday night’s season opener at Frost Bank Center. Mara blocked Wembanyama at the rim before sprinting down the floor and finishing an alley-oop dunk off a pass from Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell. The sequence […] The post Thunder center Aday Mara welcomes himself with an insane sequence vs. Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Aday Mara did not play much in his NBA debut, but Mark Daigneault made it clear that the rookie’s minutes told only part of the story as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday night at Frost Bank Center in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. Mara logged just 12 minutes off the bench, but the […] The post Thunder rookie Aday Mara’s NBA debut gets an honest assessment from Mark Daigneault appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 6:05 AMThunder rookie Aday Mara’s NBA debut gets an honest assessment from Mark Daigneault
Aday Mara did not play much in his NBA debut, but Mark Daigneault made it clear that the rookie’s minutes told only part of the story as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday night at Frost Bank Center in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. Mara logged just 12 minutes off the bench, but the […] The post Thunder rookie Aday Mara’s NBA debut gets an honest assessment from Mark Daigneault appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 5:02 AMThunder center Aday Mara welcomes himself with an insane sequence vs. Victor Wembanyama
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Aday Mara delivered an impressive sequence against San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama during Tuesday night’s season opener at Frost Bank Center. Mara blocked Wembanyama at the rim before sprinting down the floor and finishing an alley-oop dunk off a pass from Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell. The sequence […] The post Thunder center Aday Mara welcomes himself with an insane sequence vs. Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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