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Thunder tops Spurs 116-104 in season opener led by Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Thunder tops Spurs 116-104 in season opener led by Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in their season opener at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, shooting 13-of-27 from the field, while adding five rebounds and four assists. Despite a strong performance, Gilgeous-Alexander cautioned that it's just the first of 82 games, emphasizing the need to maintain focus through the season. The Thunder built a 21-point halftime lead and held off a Spurs comeback attempt. Next, Oklahoma City will face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Thunder leads the Spurs 116-104 in season opener on October 20.
•Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 points with 13 rebounds and 4 assists.
•Thunder carried a 21-point lead into halftime.
•Victor Wembanyama held to 12 points on 1-of-13 shooting.
•Oklahoma City plays Denver Nuggets next on Thursday.

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6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder star SGA gets 100% real on simple approach that helped OKC rip Spurs apart

What they're saying

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picked up right where he left off against the San Antonio Spurs , and he made his approach sound about as simple as it gets. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar poured in 32 points on 13-of-27 shooting, adding five rebounds and four assists, as the Thunder beat the Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday night at Frost Bank Center . […] The post Thunder star SGA gets 100% real on simple approach that helped OKC rip Spurs apart appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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