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The San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder rivalry continues.
The two teams are facing off on opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season in San Antonio with Victor Wembanyama and company seeking to rebound after losing the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks.
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The Thunder are up 65-44 at the half as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is finding his stride and Wembanyama is struggling on the floor, yet reminding fans why he was last year’s Defensive Player of the Year.
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1. Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
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1. Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
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2. Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
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3. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
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4. Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers
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5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat
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6. Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
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7. Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
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8. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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9. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
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10. Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
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11. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
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12. Kevin Durant, Houston…
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