Oklahoma City (1-0) defeated San Antonio (0-1), 116-104, Tuesday on opening day of the 2026 NBA season at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Former Tennessee men's basketball player Ja'Kobi Gillespie totaled two points in one minute for the Spurs. He converted 1-of-2 field goal attempts in his NBA debut.
Former Vol Tobias Harris did not play for San Antonio due to a calf strain.
Stephon Castle was the Spurs' leading scorer as he totaled 24 points. He also recorded seven rebounds, three steals and one assist. Castle converted 9-of-21 field goal attempts, 5-of-12 three-point attempts and 1-of-1 free throw attempts.
Victor Wembanyama posted a double-double as he finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds. He also had six blocks, three assists and one steal. Dylan Harper had 18 points, while D'Aaron Fox totaled 14 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal for the Spurs, who next play Friday versus Houston. Tipoff is slated for 9:30 p.m. EDT at Frost Bank Center.
The Thunder's Shai Giilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 32 points. He also recorded six rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks. Gilgeous-Alexander converted 13-of-27 field goal attempts, 3-of-7 three-point attempts and 3-of-4 free throw attempts. Chet Holmgren totaled 14 points, seven rebounds, four blocks and two assists.
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