Chet Holmgren shines in Thunder's win over Spurs on opening night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 116-104 victory against the San Antonio Spurs on October 21. Chet Holmgren stood out, scoring 14 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and blocking four shots. The Thunder maintained control throughout the game, leading by as many as 26 points. Holmgren's performance was marked by his aggressive defense against Victor Wembanyama, highlighting a burgeoning rivalry. His confidence and improved play are positioning him for a potentially strong season following past postseason challenges.
- •Oklahoma City leads most of the game with a 26-point advantage.
- •Chet Holmgren records 14 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks.
- •Thunder's rally against Spurs highlights Holmgren's aggressive play.
- •Strong team performance expected to influence Thunder's future games.
- •Conflict with De'Aaron Fox underscores intensity between the teams.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chet Holmgren takes step closer to redemption in OKC's Opening Night win over Spurs
"Chet Holmgren takes step closer to redemption in OKC's Opening Night win over San Antonio Spurs.
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