Wembanyama: ‘I need to be more of a team player’ after Spurs fall behind in West finals
Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points, but the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-108, falling behind 2-1 in the Western Conference finals. Wembanyama acknowledged the need to improve his teamwork and facilitate better for his teammates. The Spurs, after a strong start, struggled as the Thunder outscored them significantly in the latter part of the game.
- ▪The Spurs led 15-0 at the start of the game but were outscored by 30 points thereafter.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 26 points and 12 assists.
- ▪Wembanyama expressed the need to be more of a team player after the loss.
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Victor Wembanyama had 24 points on Friday night, but the Spurs lagged after a fast start. Photograph: Ashley Landis/APView image in fullscreenVictor Wembanyama had 24 points on Friday night, but the Spurs lagged after a fast start. Photograph: Ashley Landis/APNBAWembanyama: ‘I need to be more of a team player’ after Spurs fall behind in West finalsOklahoma City Thunder 123-108 San Antonio SpursSan Antonio trail 2-1 in playoff seriesGilgeous-Alexander leads OKC with 26 pointsAgenciesSat 23 May 2026 07.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleShai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the host San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference…
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