Spurs at Thunder: How to Watch, Game Information

Wednesday night in the Western Conference — what’s better than this kind of showdown?

Mathey Gibson, Matt Guzman | Oct 31, 2024

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) battle for position in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Wednesday's matchup between the San Antonio Spurs (1-2) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0) might just showcase one of the most anticipated duels in recent regular season NBA memory.

As the undefeated Thunder look to extend its early-season dominance, all eyes will be on the center position as second-year sensations Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren go head-to-head.

These two towering talents, with their unique skill sets and basketball IQ, truly represent the next generation of big men, blending traditional post play with perimeter range and guard-like agility.

The way each player adapts to the other's strengths will be fascinating to watch. For instance, will Holmgren attempt to pull Wembanyama out of the paint with his shooting? Will Wembanyama test Holmgren’s shot-blocking by attacking the basket?

Here's what you need to know heading into Wednesday's game:

General Information, How to Watch

Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 8:30 p.m. Central
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Okla.
TV Broadcast: ESPN
Streaming: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds via FanDuel
Spread: Spurs +12.5
Total: 221.5
Money Line: Spurs +570, Thunder -820

Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs

Devin Vassell - OUT (foot)
Tre Jones - OUT (ankle)
David Duke Jr. - OUT (two-way)
Harrison Ingram - OUT (two-way)
Riley Minix - OUT (two-way)

Oklahoma City Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein - OUT (hand)
Kenrich Williams - OUT (knee)
Jaylin Williams - OUT (hamstring)
Nikola Topic - OUT (ACL)

Biggest Storyline(s) to Watch

While San Antonio and Oklahoma City's rosters are largely in the same age bracket, one sits at the top of the Western Conference and the other is clawing its way out from the bottom.

Spearheading the latter effort is Wembanyama, who has proven time and again why he's key to the Spurs' rebuild. As he continues to work his way out of an early-season slump, he'll be challenged by Holmgren — the Thunder's own 7-foot giant.

Holmgren has started the season extremely quick, proving valuable for a team looking to return to the playoffs. He'll likely play a big role for Oklahoma City in its game against the Spurs, and all eyes will be on the paint as both bigs battle it out for the first of three potential times this season.

Wembanyama might not admit it, but there seems to be a budding rivalry between the two bigs, or at the very least, between the two teams.

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MATHEY GIBSON

MATT GUZMAN

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.