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Thunder Top Spurs 116-104 as Shai Scores 32

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in the 2026-27 season opener.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points on 13-of-27 shooting with six rebounds and four assists.
Victor Wembanyama managed only 12 points, shooting 1 of 13 from the field.
The Thunder built a 21-point halftime lead, ending the half 65-44 after a 10-for-14 three-point burst.

History

Historical Context

Following the NBA’s 1995 expansion draft, which introduced the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies—the first Canadian franchises since the 1946-47 Huskies—the league grew to 29 teams. Those newcomers continued a pattern begun in 1967 with the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Oklahoma City Thunder). The league now again eyes expansion, targeting Seattle and Las Vegas for 2028-29.

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Story summary

Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in the 2026-27 season opener.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points on 13-of-27 shooting with six rebounds and four assists.
Victor Wembanyama managed only 12 points, shooting 1 of 13 from the field.
The Thunder built a 21-point halftime lead, ending the half 65-44 after a 10-for-14 three-point burst.

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