Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 32 Points as Oklahoma City Defeats San Antonio
Opening the 2026-2027 NBA season on October 21 at the Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104, according to a report by m.rookie.co.kr.
SGA Shines While Wemby Struggles in Opener
The matchup brought together two teams widely viewed as the Western Conference heavyweights. Oklahoma City entered the game carrying the weight of a conference finals exit last season, where San Antonio eliminated them 3-4 before their title defense hopes ended. The tone shifted immediately on opening night as the Thunder seized control early.
The two team leaders experienced starkly contrasting performances on the floor. San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama finished the night shooting just 7.7 percent from the field, while Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a game-high 32 points to secure the victory.
DON'T BE SHY ⚡ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their 2026-27 NBA campaign with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, setting the tone against the squad that knocked them out of title-defense contention last season.… pic.twitter.com/gz0q8s9rWp
Keeping Perspective After a Rivalry Win
Despite claiming a season-opening win against the team that halted their championship pursuit a season prior, Gilgeous-Alexander maintained a remarkably understated demeanor post-game.
“It’s just one of 82 games,” Gilgeous-Alexander told NBC after the final buzzer. “It doesn’t prove anything. We took a step in the right direction, and we have to do that for the next 81 games and get ready for the playoffs.”
Reflecting on the long summer that followed their playoff elimination, the back-to-back MVP noted that the setback forged a deeper internal hunger within the roster. “Our team is hungry,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “Players want more, and they’re not satisfied with the present.”
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SAN ANTONIO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a title defense last season.Read more: https://t.co/LFWpKJfAP0 pic.twitter.com/9NjwDIH0nQ
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