Ja'Kobi Gillespie makes NBA debut as Spurs lose to Thunder

Ja'Kobi Gillespie made his NBA debut for the San Antonio Spurs during their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 21, 2026, at Frost Bank Center. The game ended with the Spurs trailing 116-104. Gillespie totaled two points in one minute, converting 1-of-2 field goal attempts. The Spurs' leading scorer was Stephon Castle with 24 points, supported by Victor Wembanyama's double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds. The Spurs are set to face the Houston Rockets next, with tipoff scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EDT on Friday.

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