Thunder vs. Spurs: The Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren Rivalry Is Long Gone

Thunder vs. Spurs: The Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren rivalry is long gone

In Game 1 against the Spurs, Holmgren took just seven shots all night

Victor Wembanyama took it personal watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receive MVP trophy

Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic 41-point, 24-rebound performance after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the MVP award in the Spurs' Game 1 double-OT win.

Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama Delivered the Defining Game of His Career

After watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receive the MVP trophy, the Spurs star responded with a 41-point masterpiece to steal Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City.

Will Wemby Surpass Shaq and All-Time Center Greats in Historic 2026 Playoffs?

Victor Wembanyama, at 22, became the youngest NBA player to score 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game, leading the Spurs to a Game 1 victory in the 2026 Western Conference Finals.

New Angle Reveals Chet Holmgren’s Sneaky Move During Crucial Rebound Battle With Victor Wembanyama

Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama (Photo by @Fullcourtpass/X) The Oklahoma City Thunder threw everything they had to stop the Spurs’ big man Victor Wembanyama from dominating in their first game of the series. While that did not work, a new clip emerged showing how far the Thunder were willing to go to gain an advantage. For most of game one, it was Alex Caruso, not Chet Holmgren, who guarded Wemby one-on-one. The OKC coaching staff knew that …