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Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller

Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller

Summary

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the NBA Western Conference finals. Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, helping his team gain home-court advantage in the series.

Key Facts

  • Wembanyama scored 41 points and collected 24 rebounds in the game.
  • The Spurs won 122-115 in double overtime against the Thunder.
  • Wembanyama made a critical three-pointer to send the game to the second overtime.
  • Rookie Dylan Harper scored 24 points and had seven steals for the Spurs.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points for the Thunder but was held under his usual performance.
  • Oklahoma City Thunder had 64 wins in the regular season and were defending champions.
  • The series winner will advance to the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks or Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • Game two will be played in Oklahoma City before the series moves to San Antonio.
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