Wembanyama stars as Spurs level NBA play-offs
The San Antonio Spurs achieved a significant victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, leveling their NBA Western Conference finals series at 2-2. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with an impressive performance, scoring 33 points and contributing to a strong defensive effort. The next game in the series is scheduled for Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
- ▪The Spurs won 103-82 against the Thunder to tie the series.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points and had eight rebounds and five assists.
- ▪The Thunder's 38 first-half points were their lowest of the season.
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Wembanyama stars as Spurs level NBA play-offsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wembanyama played 31 minutes of Sunday's gameByElizabeth HudsonBBC Sport JournalistPublished6 minutes agoThe San Antonio Spurs bounced back in style with an impressive 103-82 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to level their best-of-seven NBA Western Conference finals series at 2-2.Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who had been critical of his performance in their game three defeat, led from the front with 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals."We just responded," said the 22-year-old Frenchman. "It was nothing amazing. It wasn't magic.
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