Thunder face Spurs in opening-night rematch on October 20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder will open their 2026-27 NBA season on October 20 against the San Antonio Spurs. This matchup revisits last year's Western Conference Finals where the Spurs eliminated the Thunder in a decisive Game 7. Key for Oklahoma City will be Chet Holmgren, who struggled against Spurs' Victor Wembanyama during the playoffs. The Thunder aim to reassert their dominance in the Western Conference after a significant roster change, including the departure of Lu Dort. A victory would bolster their confidence as they commence the new season.
- •Oklahoma City plays at San Antonio on October 20.
- •Last season, Spurs eliminated Thunder in the playoffs.
- •Chet Holmgren needs to challenge Victor Wembanyama.
- •Thunder traded Lu Dort, impacting their defensive lineup.
- •Current roster aims to reclaim Western Conference supremacy.
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"A high-stakes Western Conference Finals rematch forces Chet Holmgren to conquer his playoff demons against Victor Wembanyama while Oklahoma City’s retooled roster fights to reclaim its dominance.
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