Thunder Defeat Spurs 116-104 in First Meeting Since Previous Season’s Elimination
The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points, defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in San Antonio. This game marked their first meeting since the Spurs eliminated the Thunder from contention the previous season.
Lubbock, TX, October 20, 2026 —
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in San Antonio, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder with 32 points. The game was the teams’ first meeting since the Spurs eliminated Oklahoma City from contention the previous season.
The final score gave the Thunder a 12-point win. Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32 points were the only individual scoring total provided in the available information. No further player statistics, scoring breakdowns or details about how the game unfolded were provided.
The matchup carried a connection to the teams’ previous season: San Antonio had ended Oklahoma City’s bid to remain in contention. The latest game was their first meeting since that elimination. The information provided does not specify when the earlier elimination occurred, the competition or round in which it took place, or the date of this game.
The result establishes that Oklahoma City won the meeting in San Antonio, but the details available do not indicate whether the score was close at particular points, which team led at halftime, or how either side performed beyond the final score and Gilgeous-Alexander’s point total. No statements from players or coaches were included.
Accordingly, the known details are limited to the teams, venue, final score, Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32 points and the significance of the matchup as their first meeting since the Spurs eliminated the Thunder from contention the previous season. Additional game statistics and a date were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by RAUL DOMINGUEZ, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.
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