The Oklahoma City Thunder were among the main topics of conversation in NBA spaces on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after taking down the San Antonio Spurs on opening night .

After falling to Victor Wembanyama and company in the 2026 Western Conference Finals, OKC traveled to the Lone Star State for a playoff rematch to start the 2026-27 NBA season.

This time, Mark Daigneault's team got the better of San Antonio, coming out with a 116-104 victory led by a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an impressive defensive effort against Wembanyama.

Among the key differences in Tuesday's matchup and the Western Conference Finals was the Thunder's health.…