3 takeaways as Thunder draw first blood of a new season vs. Spurs
Victor Wembanyama went 1-of-13 from the field while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flashed his NBA form in Tuesday's season opener
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in their NBA season opener at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, marking his third consecutive 30-point game and extending his NBA record of 128 straight 20-point games.
Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' star forward, struggled offensively, shooting 1 of 13 from the field and committing six turnovers. Despite their defensive efforts, the Spurs (0-1) lost their third consecutive game to the Western Conference rivals, moving on to face Houston on Friday at the Moody Center in Austin.
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