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Game Summary
Match overviewThe Oklahoma City Thunder opened their title defense with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on October 20, 2026, in a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 32 points as Oklahoma City built a commanding 65-44 halftime lead, capitalizing on its perimeter shooting and San Antonio's offensive struggles. The game became heated early in the second quarter after a Flagrant 1 foul by De'Aaron Fox on Chet Holmgren triggered a confrontation between both teams, resulting in several technical fouls. The Spurs responded after halftime, cutting a deficit that had reached 26 points to single digits in the second half, but Gilgeous-Alexander and Jared McCain combined for key baskets to prevent the comeback. McCain added 20 points, including six three-pointers, while Stephon Castle paced San Antonio with 24 points. Victor Wembanyama struggled from the field, finishing with 12 points on 1-of-13 shooting, but contributed 13 rebounds and six blocks as the Thunder secured the road win.