Wembanyama’s 41-24 double-double silences Thunder in West finals: ‘The best player in the world’
Summary
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. The Spurs took home-court advantage with this win, while the Thunder’s nine-game playoff winning streak ended.Key Facts
- Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds, becoming the youngest player with at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game.
- Dylan Harper scored 24 points and set a team playoff record with seven steals for the Spurs.
- The Spurs won 122-115 in double overtime against the Thunder.
- De’Aaron Fox was out for the Spurs due to ankle stiffness.
- Alex Caruso led the Thunder with 31 points, coming off the bench.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second straight Most Valuable Player trophy but struggled with his shooting.
- The game marked the sixth time in NBA playoff history that a Game 1 went into double overtime and the first since 2013.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
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