Victor Wembanyama Posts Career-Worst Performance In Spurs Season Opener Vs OKC
Wembanyama finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds, but he shot 1-of-13 and the Spurs led only briefly in a 116-104 loss.
- On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in the season opener at Frost Bank Center, a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals.
- San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama endured his career-worst shooting performance, finishing 1-of-13 from the field as the team shot under 29% in the opening 24 minutes.
- MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, while Stephon Castle paced San Antonio with 22. Wembanyama salvaged a double-double with 13 rebounds and six blocks in 34 minutes.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson acknowledged the team "didn't feel very connected" and execution "wasn't very good," noting players failed to channel their energy properly despite competing hard.
- The Spurs face the Houston Rockets on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, seeking to address offensive and defensive issues from Tuesday's defeat.
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Victor Wembanyama Posts Career-Worst Performance In Spurs Season Opener Vs OKC
Victor Wembanyama had a lackluster opener in the 2026-2027 NBA season as the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-104. Wembanyama finished the game with a double-double, recording 12 points and 13 rebounds, alongside 3 assists, 6 blocks, and 1 steal in 34 minutes of play. Victor Wembanyama’s Career-Worst Performance Vs OKC […]
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