The 2026-27 NBA season began with the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, ending with a 116 to 104 victory for the Thunder. The duel was marked by a high-impact play in the second quarter, when 2.21m center Aday Mara intercepted an offensive attempt by Victor Wembanyama. On the very next play, Mara completed an alley-oop, cementing a sequence that highlighted the defensive and offensive performance of the Thunder player.
Individually, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the game's top scorer, recording 32 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a 20-point contribution from Jared McCain. For the San Antonio Spurs, Stephon Castle was the leading scorer with 24 points. Victor Wembanyama finished the game with a double-double, totaling 12 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks.
