Sports · October 21, 2026
Shai says Thunder hungry for more after downing Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in their season opener on October 20, 2026. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, while Victor Wembanyama struggled, recording a career-worst shooting performance of 1-for-13. The victory was framed by several outlets as revenge for the Thunder's loss to the Spurs in the previous season's Western Conference finals.
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- Yahoo SportsSports network
Shai says Thunder hungry for more after downing Spurs
Read at Yahoo Sports ↗ - New York PostTabloid
Thunder roll past Spurs in opener to get measure of revenge for last season’s playoff loss
Read at New York Post ↗ - ESPNSports network
Wembanyama starts 0-for-12 in career-worst shooting night: 'Might be overthinking it'
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points.
- Victor Wembanyama shot 1-for-13 from the field, missing his first 12 attempts.
- The game took place in San Antonio.
- The Spurs defeated the Thunder in the previous season's playoffs.
Reported by only some outlets
- Rookie Aday Mara blocked a Wembanyama alley-oop attempt.
- Victor Wembanyama's only field goal was an alley-oop from De'Aaron Fox.
- Wembanyama's shooting percentage of 8% was a career low.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stated the team is 'hungrier than ever' for the new season.
Confirmed
- Thunder defeated Spurs 116-104.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points.
- Victor Wembanyama finished 1-of-13 from the field.
Reported
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the Thunder are 'hungrier than ever'. (Yahoo Sports)
- Wembanyama admitted he 'might be overthinking it'. (ESPN)
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