Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama says Game 1 was personal after losing MVP to Thunder star
Victor Wembanyama expressed that Game 1 of the Western Conference finals felt personal after losing the MVP award to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He delivered an impressive performance with 41 points and 24 rebounds, joining elite company in playoff history. The Spurs won the game 122-115 in double overtime, setting the stage for an exciting series.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama scored a playoff career-high of 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in Game 1.
- ▪He felt motivated to perform well after losing the MVP award to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- ▪Wembanyama's performance included a game-tying three-pointer that forced a second overtime.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 08:57:57 -0400 |
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NBA Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama says Game 1 was personal after losing MVP to Thunder star By Jenna Lemoncelli Published May 19, 2026, 8:57 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama felt some type of way going into his Western Conference finals debut after losing out on NBA MVP honors to Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After putting up playoff career-highs in points (41) and rebounds (24), Wembanyama said it was personal for him when asked about Gilgeous-Alexander after San Antonio’s 122-115 double-overtime road victory Monday night in Game 1 against Oklahoma City.
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