# Thunder beat Spurs in opener

> Thunder edge Spurs in 116-104 win after heated rivalry clash.
- Title: Thunder beat Spurs in opener · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: Thunder edge Spurs in 116-104 win after heated rivalry clash. Oklahoma City Thunder defeat San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in opener to avenge last season's…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/sports/thunder-roll-past-spurs-in-opener
- Published: 2026-10-21T05:34:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oklahoma city thunder, san antonio spurs, shai gilgeous-alexander, victor wembanyama, nba, playoffs, news, entertainment
## Thunder win opener
Oklahoma City Thunder defeat San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in opener to avenge last season's playoff loss.
## Wembanyama struggles
Victor Wembanyama scored 12 points but was 1 for 13 from the field in the loss.
## Rivalry intensifies
The Thunder and Spurs have a heated rivalry with their last matchup ending in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
## Key takeaway

Oklahoma City Thunder defeat San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in opener to avenge last season's playoff loss.