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Thunder top Spurs in season opener despite late rally attempts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:22 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Thunder top Spurs in season opener despite late rally attempts

Summary

On October 21, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in their season opener. This marked a significant victory, as the Thunder broke an uneasy postseason history by overcoming a team that eliminated them in the previous year's playoffs. Star rookie Victor Wembanyama was held to just 12 points on 1-of-13 shooting, showcasing the Thunder's defensive improvements. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team with 32 points, helping maintain their lead after it was cut to seven in the second half. The Thunder's new roster demonstrated resilience and an ability to face pressure against a familiar rival.

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By the Numbers

•Oklahoma City leads 116-104 over San Antonio at the end of the game.
•Thunder's victory breaks postseason ghosts from last year.
•Victor Wembanyama scores only 12 points against Oklahoma City.
•Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes with 32 points for the Thunder.
•Oklahoma City's defensive effort proves crucial in the match.

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What they're saying

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By stifling Victor Wembanyama and silencing postseason ghosts, Oklahoma City’s resilient road victory proves this revamped roster possesses the defensive grit to conquer their biggest Western Conference hurdle.
— Yahoo Sports

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