Thunder secure season-opening win over Spurs behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in their season opener on October 20, 2026, at the Frost Bank Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, while Victor Wembanyama struggled for the Spurs, shooting 1-of-13 from the field. Oklahoma City established a significant lead, leading by as many as 26 points before San Antonio attempted a comeback in the second half. The Spurs had a strong performance in fast breaks but struggled from three-point range, hitting only 10 of 37 attempts. Both teams will look to build on their performances as the season progresses, with the Spurs facing the Houston Rockets next.

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