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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-107 on October 26, 2025, in their home opener at the Frost Bank Center.
This matchup marked the Spurs’ third win of the young 2025-26 NBA season (improving their record to 3-0), while the Nets fell to 0-3.
The game was a roller coaster: San Antonio built a commanding 26-point lead (81-55) midway through the third quarter, only to see Brooklyn mount a furious comeback, briefly taking a 97-92 lead in the fourth quarter.
The Spurs closed the game strong with a 15-4 run in the final 4:31, demonstrating resilience in a contest that highlighted both teams’ strengths and weaknesses. Key Performances
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs): The second-year phenom led the way with 31 points (9-21 FG, 3-6 3-pointers), 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and a game-high 6 blocks in 36 minutes.
Despite some inefficiency from the arc (6-15) and his first two turnovers of the season, Wembanyama became the first player in NBA history to record 100-plus points and 15-plus blocks in his first three games. His defensive presence was key to San Antonio’s comeback.
Cam Thomas (Nets): The Brooklyn guard shined with 40 points, matching his career high (11-25 FG, 13-13 FT), marking his tenth 40-point game and tying Kevin Durant for third in Nets history (behind Vince Carter’s 17 and Kyrie Irving’s 14). Thomas was the only Nets player to score more than 20 points, leading the offense during the comeback.
Dylan Harper (Spurs, Rookie): In his third professional game, the second overall draft pick totaled 20 points (8-11 FG), 8 assists, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals without a turnover in 29 minutes. He was key in the fourth quarter, scoring five consecutive points during an 8-0 run to regain the lead.
The Spurs scored +33 in his minutes, which highlighted his poise.
Other highlights: Devin Vassell (16 points, 4-6 on 3-pointers) and Keldon Johnson (19 points, 7-7 on free throws) provided consistent points for San Antonio. Julian Champagnie added 13 points (3-4 on 3-pointers). For Brooklyn, Jalen Wilson fueled the comeback with key 3-pointers, but the team only shot 39.1% from the field and struggled with rebounds (34-45).
This game amplified the Spurs’ early-season expectations as surprise contenders in the West. Wembanyama’s historic start (averaging 28.7 PTS, 12.3 REB, 4.7 BLK in three games) cemented him as a favorite for Defensive Player of the Year and the surprise MVP, while Harper’s seamless integration suggests a young and dynamic core (with Stephon Castle also contributing 12 points despite five turnovers).
The low-key unveiling of a banner honoring Gregg Popovich’s 1,390 regular-season wins added emotional weight, reinforcing the franchise’s legacy without fanfare, per Pop’s wishes.
For the Nets, Thomas’s explosion offers hope amid a rebuild, but his defensive lapses (allowing 50% shooting from the field) exposed the vulnerabilities of a roster still adapting to the post-Kyrie Irving era.
Social media reactions praised Wemby’s frenzy of “hits and dunks” and Harper’s “impact,” but highlighted Brooklyn’s “magnetic ability” for late runs.
Aftermath
For the Spurs: The win extends their unbeaten streak, giving them confidence heading into Monday’s home game against Toronto. However, blowing a 26-point lead raises questions about third-quarter focus (outscored 33-19 in that period) and depth issues, with key absences (De’Aaron Fox: hamstring; Jeremy Sochan: wrist; Kelly Olynyk: heel) forcing heavy minutes (Wemby: 36+).
The reliance on rookies in clutch time is promising but unproven long-term; Harrison Barnes’ slow start (4 points on 2-for-9 shooting) could prompt rotation adjustments.
For the Nets: With an 0-3 record, Brooklyn faces mounting pressure in Monday’s road game against winless Houston.
Their offense is working perfectly (averaging 120.5 points per game), but the defensive porosity (opponents are shooting 50% from the field) and rebounding issues could lead to a prolonged losing streak, testing the new coach’s adjustments. On the positive side, Thomas’ milestone cements him as a key player, which could accelerate trade negotiations to build around him, with veterans and young players like Wilson.
NBA Overall: It reinforces the Spurs as a fun and unmissable team (a +16 point differential per game suggests playoff contention), while the Nets’ comeback represents parity in the Eastern Conference. Betting trends (Spurs -5.5 covered) and fantasy streamers (Wemby, Thomas) gained traction.
Ultimately, this thriller exposed the Spurs’ potential (elite talent, rebounding in clutch moments) and their minimal potential (lead protection, consistency), positioning them as a developing powerhouse capable of changing the game like former contenders.
The Nets showed grit by nearly stealing a road win, but without a strong defensive performance, their rebuild risks stalling. Thomas’s exploits buy time, but not excuses.
In a season of surprises, San Antonio’s 3-0 start seems sustainable if they take advantage of their youth; Brooklyn must rally soon to avoid irrelevance. As one Spurs reporter noted after the game, it’s “just basketball,” but with Wemby and Harper, it’s already a must-see.
