Victor Wembanyama struggles as Spurs lose to Thunder in season opener

The San Antonio Spurs faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in their season opener on October 20, 2026. Victor Wembanyama recorded only 12 points, with a shooting performance of 1-for-13, but contributed defensively with 13 rebounds and six blocks. Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 32 points. Spurs' head coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama, emphasizing that the team's collective effort fell short. Johnson noted that the team struggled with execution and energy, pointing to this performance as a learning opportunity early in the season.

• 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Johnson comes to Victor Wembanyama's defense after an atrocious season opener