Wembanyama dazzles as Spurs top Thunder in double-overtime thriller
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a thrilling 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the NBA Western Conference finals. He scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, showcasing his skills against Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Spurs handed the defending champions their first playoff loss this season.
- ▪Wembanyama scored 41 points and pulled down 24 rebounds.
- ▪He forced the second overtime with a three-pointer and scored nine of the Spurs' 14 points in the second overtime.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and received his second straight Most Valuable Player trophy before the game.
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