Thunder Beat Spurs 116-104 in Season Opener
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in San Antonio in their season opener. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points for the Thunder.

Rochester, NY, October 21, 2026 —
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points.
The 12-point margin separated the teams in the season opener, but the available information does not include further game statistics or details about how the scoring unfolded. No other players’ performances, quarter-by-quarter scores or account of decisive moments were provided.
The result gives Oklahoma City a win in its first game of the season, while San Antonio opened with a loss. The game was played in San Antonio, but the date was not provided. The summary also does not specify the teams’ records from the previous season, the status of any players, or what either team’s next game will be.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32 points were the only individual statistic reported. No shooting figures, assists, rebounds or other player totals were available, so a fuller comparison of the teams’ performances cannot be made from the information provided. The final score and the Thunder guard’s scoring total are the reported details of the game.
The score establishes the outcome of the season opener, but additional game information was not supplied. The available account does not identify other leading scorers or explain when Oklahoma City took control. It also does not provide comments from players or coaches. Accordingly, the result and Gilgeous-Alexander’s point total remain the central reported facts.
Story summarized from the original created by RAUL DOMINGUEZ, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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