Thunder Beat Spurs 116-104 as Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 32 and Wembanyama Shoots 1-of-13
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 19
Thunder Beat Spurs 116-104 as Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 32 and Wembanyama Shoots 1-of-13
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 19
Summary
Oklahoma City opened its season with a 116-104 win in San Antonio, avenging last season’s West finals loss behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32 points.
Gilgeous-Alexander shot 13-of-27 and set the tone early, while Jared McCain added 20 points and six 3-pointers off the bench to steady the Thunder late.
Victor Wembanyama finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks, but missed his first 12 shots and ended 1-of-13 from the field — his worst shooting game with at least 10 attempts.
San Antonio’s offense struggled with spacing throughout, and coach Mitch Johnson called it a “well-rounded poor effort” after the new guard-heavy lineup failed to click.