Then, in the nightcap, Victor Wembanyama made his return from injury and led the Spurs to a 111-109 win over the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, sustaining their second loss of the season. Wembanyama scored 22 points and grabbed nine boards in 21 minutes.

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