The San Antonio Spurs faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first preseason game, marking a chance for players to gain experience rather than focus on the outcome. Rookie Stephon Castle impressed, while Julian Champagnie led in scoring. The Spurs are set to debut Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul in their next game against the Orlando Magic, despite several injuries affecting their roster.

With Devin Vassell out, the Spurs will rely on players like Champagnie to step up. The matchup promises to be intriguing as both teams aim to develop their strategies ahead of the regular season.