Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder shut down Victor Wembanyama to roll past Spurs on opening night
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Key Points:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 32 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the season opener.
- The Thunder dominated the game early, sparked by a heated altercation that resulted in multiple technical fouls and a flagrant foul, leading to a 26-point lead at its peak.
- Victor Wembanyama struggled offensively for the Spurs, making only one field goal on 13 attempts, though he contributed 13 rebounds and 3 blocks.
- Thunder rookie Aday Mara made a significant impact with key defensive plays and a dunk that helped maintain the Thunder's lead during a Spurs comeback attempt.
- The Spurs were led by Stephon Castle with 24 points, but ultimately could not overcome their first-half struggles as the Thunder secured a 12-point win to start the season.
