San Antonio Spurs crowd noise questioned amid game against Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jason Whitlock raised concerns on social media about the authenticity of the crowd noise, suggesting it was 'fake' due to visible empty seats. However, reports indicate that the arena was sold out with 19,160 fans present. As the Spurs rallied with a strong offensive run in the third quarter, Whitlock's comments came during a time when many fans were likely returning from the concourse.
- •Spurs lose to Oklahoma City Thunder in season opener.
- •Whitlock questions crowd noise amid visible empty seats.
- •Reports confirm sold-out attendance of 19,160 fans.
- •Spurs began third quarter with a 23-9 scoring run.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Debunking Jason Whitlock’s ‘fake’ insinuation about San Antonio Spurs crowd in season opener
"The San Antonio Spurs’ loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder had Jason Whitlock wondering if something was going on with the crowd noise. The San Antonio Spurs opened up their 2026-27 NBA campaign with a loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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