Victor Wembanyama's 41-24 Effort Powers Spurs Past Thunder in 2 OTs
Victor Wembanyama added 24 rebounds and three blocks, becoming the youngest player to post a 40-point, 20-rebound playoff game.
- On Monday, May 18, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
- San Antonio's defense disrupted Oklahoma City's rhythm, ending the Thunder's undefeated postseason record and marking their first loss since the June NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
- Wembanyama became the youngest player to record 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game at 22 years, 134 days, while reserve guard Alex Caruso fueled Oklahoma City with 31 points.
- With a 1-0 series lead heading into Wednesday, May 20, Game 2, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault noted that facing a 'complete team' means the 'margin for error thins.'
- The Western Conference Finals series continues at Paycom Center, where analysts expect a grueling battle ultimately hinging on whether anyone can slow Wembanyama's late-game dominance.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — The longest night of Victor Wembanyama’s NBA career was over. His postgame media responsibilities were done, and he had just seen his father and a few other people in a quiet hallway near the San Antonio Spurs…
Overtime win opens door to Western Finals upset
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in overtime in Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals, taking a 1-0 series lead and raising questions about whether the Spurs can pull off an upset against one of the NBA's top teams.
'We Were Relentless' — Spurs Steal Game 1 As Victor Wembanyama Delivers Historic NBA Display
Victor Wembanyama delivered a breakout playoff performance as the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1, with the French star powering his team to a dramatic road victory after a dominant 41-point display. According to ESPN, the result immediately shifted early postseason expectations, with the Spurs taking a series lead against one of the Western Conference's top-seeded teams. The matchup unfolded as a high-intensity con…
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