Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a thrilling 122-115 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals. He scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, showcasing his skills in a double-overtime battle. The Spurs' win gives them an early advantage in the best-of-seven series.
- ▪Wembanyama scored 41 points and pulled down 24 rebounds in the game.
- ▪The Spurs handed the defending champion Thunder their first playoff defeat.
- ▪Oklahoma City had the league's best regular-season record but struggled against the Spurs.
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- ▪ Wembanyama dazzles as Spurs top Thunder in double-overtime thriller — Japan Times
- ▪ Wembanyama dazzles as Spurs top Thunder in double-overtime thriller — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Spurs use Victor Wembanyama’s monster night to steal Game 1 from Thunder in double-overtime classic — New York Post
- ▪ Follow live: Thunder host Spurs in Game 1 — ESPN — Top
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 05:57:00 +0000 |
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Sport|BasketballWembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thrillerWembanyama scores 41 as San Antonio Spurs beat Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSpurs' forward Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and pulled down 24 rebounds in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City [Nate Billings/AP]By AFPPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026Victor Wembanyama outduelled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an epic 122-115 double-overtime triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the NBA Western Conference finals.Wembanyama scored 41 points and pulled down 24…
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