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Victor Wembanyama Delivers Blunt Message After Playing 48 Minutes

Victor Wembanyama Delivers Blunt Message After Playing 48 Minutes

Summary

Victor Wembanyama played a career-high 48 minutes in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, scoring 41 points and grabbing 24 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime. Wembanyama said he is not worried about fatigue and is focused on resting after the season ends.

Key Facts

  • Wembanyama played nearly 49 minutes in Game 1, the longest of his career.
  • He scored 41 points and had 24 rebounds in the game.
  • The Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime.
  • Only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Devin Vassell played more minutes than Wembanyama.
  • Wembanyama made key plays including a game-tying three-pointer, a dunk, and a game-winning block.
  • The Spurs’ starting five all played at least 44 minutes.
  • Veteran guard De’Aaron Fox missed the game due to an ankle injury.
  • Coach Mitch Johnson said the game was a tough mental battle for both teams.
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