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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder top Spurs in opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:22 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder top Spurs in opener

Summary

In the NBA season opener on October 21, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showcased his MVP form, scoring 32 points and contributing across the board with six rebounds and four assists. The Thunder led by 21 points at halftime, creating a significant gap that the Spurs struggled to close despite a strong performance from Stephon Castle, who scored 24 points. The Spurs, coming off a successful season that saw them reach the NBA Finals, will need to regroup after this loss as they look to bounce back in their next game.

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By the Numbers

•Thunder lead by 21 points at halftime, 65-44.
•Stephon Castle scores 24 points for the Spurs.
•Gilgeous-Alexander finishes with 32 points and strong all-around stats.
•Spurs expected to respond aggressively in upcoming games.

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6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs’ Stephon Castle opens up on ‘hardest part’ of defending Sha Gilgeous-Alexander

What they're saying

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrated in the NBA season opener why he has been crowned the league’s MVP in back-to-back seasons. SGA dominated Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs, leading the Thunder to a 116-104 win to begin the season. Castle was also candid about the difficulty of defending the Oklahoma City […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle opens up on ‘hardest part’ of defending Sha Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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