The Spurs faced a young Thunder team that should be one of their biggest rivals for years to come to kick off preseason in a matchup that didn’t disappoint. The home team got the 122-121 win, but all that mattered to anyone watching was getting to witness Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holgrem shine.
The first half had the atmosphere and the intensity of a regular season game, which was not that shocking considering the rookies involved. The Spurs took control early on by playing with effort on defense and moving the ball well, looking more in sync than expected.