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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Toronto Raptors 121–103 on October 27 at Frost Bank Center, establishing early control with a dominant 41-point opening quarter. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 24 points while Keldon Johnson's partner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—actually Shai Castle—added 22 points as San Antonio shot 58.2 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers. Toronto's RJ Barrett paced the visitors with 25 points, supported by Cam Murray-Boyles' 19, but the Raptors managed only 46.8 percent shooting and were outrebounded 44–20, a decisive margin that underscored the home team's physicality. The Spurs' offensive rating of 126.3 versus Toronto's defensive rating of 126.3 reflected San Antonio's efficiency advantage; the visitors committed 15 turnovers to the Spurs' 20, yet couldn't overcome the rebounding deficit or the early deficit established in the first quarter. After a competitive second half, the Spurs' balanced attack and defensive intensity proved too much for Toronto's depleted frontcourt. This victory signals San Antonio's early-season form as a potential Western Conference contender.
