Thunder beat the Spurs 112-107

The San Antonio Spurs kicked off their preseason missing key elements that will be crucial during the regular season, particularly their size advantage. With Victor Wembanyama, Zach Collins, and Charles Bassey unavailable, the Spurs struggled against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ultimately falling 112-107. This absence of size allowed OKC to dominate in the paint, where they outscored San Antonio 56-36, contributing to their overall 50.5% shooting from the field.

San Antonio's defensive struggles were further compounded by 21 turnovers, which the Thunder converted into 26 points. Despite these issues, the Spurs' shooting helped them remain competitive. They hit 39.5% from beyond the arc on 43 attempts, showcasing their potential as a perimeter threat. Julian Champagnie, filling in for the injured Devin Vassell, led the Spurs with 22 points and 7 rebounds, connecting on 6 of his 13 three-point attempts.