DeMarcus Cousins Blames Chet Holmgren for Thunder's Game 1 Loss
Summary
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 41 points and 24 rebounds, while DeMarcus Cousins blamed Thunder player Chet Holmgren for not defending Wembanyama well enough.Key Facts
- The Spurs won Game 1 against the Thunder with a score of 122-115 in double overtime.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in his first conference finals game.
- Wembanyama made key plays, including a game-tying three-point shot, a dunk over Holmgren, and a block that helped seal the win.
- Chet Holmgren had 8 points and 8 rebounds and played 41 minutes but struggled against Wembanyama.
- Holmgren did not guard Wembanyama during the final minutes, with guard Alex Caruso taking that role instead.
- DeMarcus Cousins criticized Holmgren for not stepping up defensively against Wembanyama.
- Wembanyama was the 2025-26 Defensive Player of the Year, with Holmgren finishing second in the voting.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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