Thunder Beat Spurs 116–104 as Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Opening-Night Win
SAN ANTONIO — Oklahoma City opened its 2026–27 NBA season with a 116–104 win over the Spurs on Tuesday, October 20. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, while Jared McCain contributed 20 and made six of eight attempts from three-point range. [1]
The Thunder built a 65–44 halftime lead, leaving San Antonio to chase the game after a difficult opening half. The Spurs began the second half with a 23–9 run, but Oklahoma City held off the comeback to start the season 1–0. [1] [2]
Victor Wembanyama finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks while shooting 1-for-13. Stephon Castle led San Antonio with 24 points, with Dylan Harper adding 18 and De’Aaron Fox 14. [3]
Afterward, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson criticized the overall effort, while Wembanyama pointed to mistakes as a difference between the teams. San Antonio next faces Houston on Friday, October 23, in Austin. [1] [2]
Sources and full links:
- Associated Press, via iNFOnews — Game report
https://infonews.ca/news/7959385/gilgeous-alexander-thunder-roll-past-spurs-116-104-in-first-matchup-since-conference-finals-defeat/ - KSAT — Opening-night coverage
https://www.ksat.com/sports/2026/10/20/live-blog-spurs-opening-night-coverage/ - San Antonio Express-News — Game analysis
https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/3-takeaways-spurs-thunder-season-opener-score-22484594.php