Thunder Open Season with 116-104 Win Over Spurs

The victory gives Oklahoma City an early statement in a budding playoff rivalry.

Overview

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to lead the Thunder and extend his run of 20-point games.
Reserve guard Jared McCain hit six of eight 3-pointers and finished with 20 points to force the Spurs to defend the perimeter.
Victor Wembanyama finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks but made just one of 13 field-goal attempts, highlighting an early offensive concern.
A heated second-quarter sequence that included De'Aaron Fox pulling down Chet Holmgren resulted in a flagrant foul and several technicals, underscoring the matchup's physical edge.
The game served as a quick measuring stick after last season's playoff series loss, giving the Thunder momentum and posing immediate questions about the Spurs' offensive balance and Wembanyama's scoring role.