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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to renew their Western Conference Finals rivalry on opening night, aiming to reclaim their status as the division’s dominant forces. After last season’s dramatic seven-game series—culminating in Victor Wembanyama’s championship-clinching moment—both teams return with a chip on their shoulders.

The Spurs, fresh off a Finals loss to the Knicks, will test a revamped lineup, including a starting trio of guards De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper, while dealing with key absences like Tobias Harris (calf) and Jayden Quaintance (knee). Meanwhile, the Thunder, still smarting from their WCF exit, face their own injuries, with Thomas Sorber (knee), Nikola Topic (back), and Otega Oweh (Achilles) sidelined.

The matchup will also spotlight the battle between Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, as the Spurs’ smaller frontcourt—led by Devin Vassell—takes on Oklahoma’s towering lineup, including the 7’1” Holmgren. With both teams chasing redemption and a return to the Conference Finals, tonight’s game could set the tone for a season where only the best will survive.

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