Thunder shut down Wembanyama, Spurs fall to OKC in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
On Opening Night, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104. Victor Wembanyama struggled, scoring only 12 points on 1-of-13 shooting as he faced intense defensive pressure from Thunder's Chet Holmgren. Wembanyama expressed the need to return to a style of play that he enjoys, stating he must take more ownership of his game. This matchup raises questions about whether the Thunder's defensive strategy can consistently challenge Wembanyama's effectiveness.
- •Oklahoma City Thunder wins 116-104 against San Antonio Spurs on Opening Night.
- •Victor Wembanyama scores 12 points, struggling with 1-of-13 shooting.
- •Chet Holmgren's defense proved pivotal in limiting Wembanyama's impact.
- •Wembanyama seeks to rediscover his ideal style of play moving forward.
- •Thunder's strategy presents challenges for Spurs in future matchups.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama hopes to rediscover 'fun' after Thunder shut him down Opening Night
"Victor Wembanyama hopes to rediscover 'fun' after Oklahoma City Thunder shut him down Opening Night.
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