Rivalry History

Spurs and Thunder meet after 143 days since last playoff clash.

Rivalry Timeline

2012: Thunder eliminated Spurs in Western Conference finals; 2014: Spurs won NBA championship; 2016: Thunder eliminated 67-win Spurs.

2026 Rivalry

Spurs defeated Thunder 111-109 in 2025 NBA Cup Semifinals before winning 2026 Western Conference Finals.

Spurs' New Lineup

Spurs start with De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama.

Spurs' Injuries

Tobias Harris recovering from calf strain; Jayden Quaintance sidelined with knee injury.

Thunder's Lineup

Thunder start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Thunder's Injuries

Otega Oweh, Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topić ruled out for game.

Wembanyama vs. Holmgren

Wembanyama averaged 27.3 points in Western Conference Finals; Holmgren scored 10.7 points.

Harper's Preseason

Harper averaged 14.8 points in preseason with 57.1% shooting from three-point range.

Spurs' Championship Heartbreak

Spurs reached NBA Finals after beating Thunder but lost to New York Knicks in five games.

Wembanyama's Motivation

Wembanyama said, 'I want to win so bad. It's like my life depends on it.'

“I want to win so bad, it's like my life depends on it”

Spurs' Focus

Spurs aim to prove they can sustain championship-level play throughout the season.

Game Details

Game starts Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8:30 p.m. Central at Frost Bank Center.

Broadcast Info

Game broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

Next Steps

Spurs and Thunder aim to build on lessons from last year's championship run.