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The Indiana Pacers are just one season removed from losing the NBA Finals in seven games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the first quarter of that Game 7 and was sidelined all of last season. But he’s back now, and if the preseason […] The post NBA futures: Pacers could be Central Division’s best bet appeared first on Hoops Wire .
All eyes were on Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara after a huge preseason. It only took him 12 minutes to prove he's worth the hype.
OKC Thunder guard Jared McCain continues to prove that he's more than capable of shining bright when squaring off against juggernauts like the Spurs.
On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder opened up the season with a statement road win over the San Antonio Spurs in dominant fashion. The Thunder controlled this game for most of the way, and while things got a little bit closer than they probably needed to in the second half, Oklahoma City still pulled […] The post Thunder Opening Night overreactions: OKC plants flag as clear team to beat with road revenge domination of Wemby’s Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025-26—but the rivalry is far from over and the 2025 NBA champions haven't yet been surpassed.
On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder started out their season with a bang by defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road in comfortable fashion. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on the court in this one by a wide margin, finishing the game with an efficient 32 points and an epic barrage of […] The post DeMarcus Cousins gives Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander his flowers with extremely bold take appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Tuesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs stumbled out of the gates with a tough home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder to open up their season. It was a particularly rough game for superstar Victor Wembanyama, who shot an abysmal 1-13 from the field in the loss to the team San Antonio beat in […] The post Spurs Opening Night overreactions: Pump the brakes on Victor Wembanyama’s coronation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Oct. 20, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs fell 59‑33 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their opening‑night debut at Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren opened the game, but a dominant second‑quarter surge—highlighted by De’Aaron Fox’s slam on Holmgren—sparked a 22‑5 run that left the Spurs reeling. Post‑game comments from Mitch Johnson and Stephon Castle blamed poor shot selection and misplaced energy, reflecting the lingering disappointment after the Spurs’ June playoff exit. The piece captures the author’s personal angst and the team’s uneasy start to the season.
The Los Angeles Lakers' path to a championship will feature two familiar juggernauts who are not going away anytime soon.
With the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the San Antonio Spurs in the first regular-season game of the 2026-27 season on Tuesday night, 116-104, a moment involving Chet Holmgren and De’Aaron Fox has led to the basketball world talking. As Holmgren helped the Thunder keep Victor Wembanyama to a one-for-13 shooting night, he would take issue […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren baffled by technical foul bonanza after De’Aaron Fox flagrant sent him flying appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't allowing outside narratives to take away from the reality of their opening night win over the Spurs.
An opening night win over the Spurs showed a key advantage the OKC Thunder now have with Cason Wallace serving as the newest member of their starting rotation.
The Oklahoma City Thunder began their 2026-27 NBA season with a 116-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, but the action was not limited to the scoreboard, as a heated confrontation led to technical fouls for three players sharing the Williams surname: Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams. The altercation occurred […] The post Thunder star Jalen Williams ready to foot bill for all 3 Williamses after technical fouls appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Spanish center Aday Mara enjoyed a memorable NBA debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder, helping his team secure a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs while his parents watched from the stands. Mara made an immediate contribution in limited playing time, finishing with seven points, two rebounds, one assist and one block in just […] The post Aday Mara discusses Victor Wembanyama matchup after debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Oklahoma City Thunder need Jalen Williams in fuller form than he was in last night. But his performance against San Antonio wasn't entirely underwhelming.
The Thunder pulled off an impressive 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to open up the season. The two Western Conference powers that met in last year’s Western Conference Finals came into this game with a lot of hype, specifically around the growing rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, but Holmgren got the […] The post What Chet Holmgren said about limiting Victor Wembanyama to 1-of-13 shooting in revenge game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In December 2010, Madison Square Garden had a message for LeBron James. Knicks fans booed him after he chose Miami over New York, but James answered with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The Heat won 113–91, leaving the Garden with another painful memory. Sixteen years later, James returned to the Garden in Philadelphia […] The post NBA Round Up: LeBron James’ NSFW Warning to Refs, OKC 7-Footer Tackles Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum Called Out & More appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Oklahoma City's growing collection of big men raises a question for the Cavaliers: Do Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have enough help?
Championship aspirations mean little when a team cannot maintain its composure against the opposition it hopes to eventually dethrone. The San Antonio Spurs learned that lesson the hard way against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It turned their highly anticipated 2026-27 season opener into an ugly demonstration of everything that can go wrong. San Antonio showed […] The post 3 Spurs most to blame for ugly 2026-27 NBA Opening Night loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Victor Wembanyama, the hot favorite for MVP and DPOY, endures a rough night with a career‑low 7.7% shooting (1‑of‑13) in a Spurs loss to the Thunder, though he still grabs 13 rebounds and blocks six. Chet Holmgren counters with a more physical game, and rookie Aday Mara blocks a dunk. Meanwhile, Isaiah Stewart remains sidelined with an ankle sprain, and the Rockets sit Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams for the season opener, while the Mavericks miss Santi Aldama and Caleb Martin. The Pelicans face early questions about defense and size under new coach Jamahl Mosley, and Zion Williamson’s push to fulfill his superstar expectations continues.
In the Spurs’ opening night loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, rookie guards sparked a lively offense despite a 1‑13 shooting night from Victor Wembanyama. Stephon Castle led with 24 points and 7 rebounds, while Dylan Harper added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, highlighted by a full‑court pass to Castle. Vassell contributed a corner three off Wembanyama’s entry pass. The article notes the need for better shooting and hints at possible lineup tweaks, but celebrates the young guards’ impact and Wembanyama’s defensive presence.
Opening night of the 2026‑27 NBA season delivered shockers and stand‑outs. The Boston Celtics shocked critics by trading Jaylen Brown for veteran Paul George, who exploded with 38 points, seven threes and five steals in a win over Detroit. Detroit’s Jalen Duren justified his $200 million extension, posting 22 points and nine rebounds in a comeback victory, while teammate Cade Cunningham struggled with inefficient shooting. In New York, the Knicks edged the revamped Philadelphia 76ers, but former Celtics star Jaylen Brown looked like a peripheral figure on his new team. The Oklahoma City Thunder embarrassed the San Antonio Spurs, holding Victor Wembanyama to 12 points on 1‑of‑13 shooting, marking a disappointing debut for the MVP favorite.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama's 2026-27 NBA season got off to a less-than-ideal start during a 116-104 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs wasted little time reigniting their intense rivalry when De'Aaron Fox received a Flagrant 1 foul for a play against Chet Holmgren in the second quarter.
Thunder rookie Aday Mara impressed in his first matchup against Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.