Thunder secure road win over Spurs in season opener, 116-104
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in their season opener on October 21, 2026. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 32 points to lead the Thunder, emphasizing their anticipated return to form after injuries last season. The Thunder dominated in the second quarter, outscoring the Spurs 31-16. Victor Wembanyama struggled for San Antonio, shooting just 1-of-13 from the field. The Thunder's strong defense limited the Spurs to 38.7% shooting overall.
- •Thunder shot 45.1% from the field compared to Spurs' 38.7%.
- •Jared McCain contributed 20 points with six three-pointers.
- •Chet Holmgren added 14 points while Jalen Williams scored 12.
- •Victor Wembanyama finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds for San Antonio.
- •Both teams will look to build on their season openers in the coming games.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Healthy Thunder make their statement, beat Spurs 116-104 in season opener
"It's just one of 82, but that had to feel cathartic for the Thunder.
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