Spurs and Thunder have a scuffle after De'Aaron Fox fouls Chet Holmgren
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Tensions escalated during the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season as the San Antonio Spurs faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. The conflict was triggered by De'Aaron Fox's hard foul on Chet Holmgren in the second quarter, leading to a scuffle involving players from both teams. Kenrich Williams and Jalen Williams confronted Fox, while Victor Wembanyama was also involved as the situation intensified. Referees issued a Flagrant 1 foul to Fox and technical fouls to Wembanyama and several players from the Thunder. The incident underscores the growing rivalry between the two teams, both aiming for high postseason aspirations.
- •De'Aaron Fox fouled Chet Holmgren, prompting a scuffle.
- •The Spurs trailed 37-28 when the incident occurred.
- •Victor Wembanyama and multiple Thunder players were involved.
- •Fox received a Flagrant 1 foul due to the foul on Holmgren.
- •Technical fouls were issued to Wembanyama and three Thunder players.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Ragdolled’ – NBA fans can’t believe 6’3″ De’Aaron Fox tossed 7’1″ Chet Holmgren in Thunder vs. Spurs
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs and Thunder scuffle after De'Aaron Fox's hard foul on Chet Holmgren
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Spurs-Thunder get into scuffle after De'Aaron Fox throws Chet Holmgren to the ground
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Things get ugly between Thunder and Spurs after De’Aaron Fox throws Chet Holmgren to floor
"The San Antonio Spurs and OKC Thunder got into a scuffle during their 2026-27 NBA season opener against each other. The Spurs are hoping to prove that they didn’t need the Thunder to be wrecked with injuries to beat them in the Conference Finals in their full-strength matchup against OKC on opening night.
"Tensions boiled over between the Thunder and Spurs after De’Aaron Fox threw Chet Holmgren to the floor, sparking a heated confrontation involving Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Victor Wembanyama.
"Tempers flared on opening night of the 2026-27 season as the San Antonio Spurs faced the Oklahoma City Thunder and De'Aaron Fox fouled Chet Holmgren.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 3:29 AM‘Ragdolled’ – NBA fans can’t believe 6’3″ De’Aaron Fox tossed 7’1″ Chet Holmgren in Thunder vs. Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs and OKC Thunder got into a scuffle during their 2026-27 NBA season opener against each other. The Spurs are hoping to prove that they didn’t need the Thunder to be wrecked with injuries to beat them in the Conference Finals in their full-strength matchup against OKC on opening night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 2:59 AMSpurs and Thunder scuffle after De'Aaron Fox's hard foul on Chet Holmgren
Tempers flared on opening night of the 2026-27 season as the San Antonio Spurs faced the Oklahoma City Thunder and De'Aaron Fox fouled Chet Holmgren.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 2:55 AMWATCH: Spurs-Thunder get into scuffle after De'Aaron Fox throws Chet Holmgren to the ground
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs got into a scuffle with the Thunder after De'Aaron Fox had a hard foul on Chet Holmgren.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 2:45 AMThings get ugly between Thunder and Spurs after De’Aaron Fox throws Chet Holmgren to floor
Tensions boiled over between the Thunder and Spurs after De’Aaron Fox threw Chet Holmgren to the floor, sparking a heated confrontation involving Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Victor Wembanyama.
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