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Thunder remind Spurs of their championship pedigree in statement-making opening win

SAN ANTONIO — It's somewhat ironic that the Oklahoma City Thunder's greatest display of strength came as their 7-foot center was flung to the ground by a man nearly a foot shorter, but rivalries are an inexact science. Three minutes into the second quarter, with Oklahoma City firing on all cylinders and the San Antonio Spurs seemingly unable to keep pace, the hosts' discontent reached its apex. De'Aaron Fox wrapped up Chet Holmgren and dragged him to the floor, drawing a Flagrant 1.

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