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Who has the edge? MVP candidates Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander face off

Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in San Antonio. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 32 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks, extending his record-breaking streak of 141 consecutive games scoring 20 or more points.

The Thunder, who won the 2025 championship, sought revenge for their loss to San Antonio in last year's Western Conference finals.

Victor Wembanyama, the previous year's Defensive Player of the Year, recorded 12 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and six blocks, despite a career-worst start of 0-for-12 from the field. De'Aaron Fox committed a hard foul on Chet Holmgren during a third-quarter scuffle.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks, the reigning champions, lost their first game of the season to the Philadelphia 76ers led by LeBron James.

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