Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to thrilling 2OT win vs. Thunder with best playoff performance of his career
Victor Wembanyama delivered an outstanding performance, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a double-overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, making history as the youngest player to achieve a 40-point, 20-rebound game in the playoffs. The Spurs now lead the Western Conference Finals 1-0, taking home-court advantage from the reigning champions.
- ▪Wembanyama scored 41 points and had 24 rebounds in the game.
- ▪He became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 40-point, 20-rebound game in the playoffs.
- ▪The Spurs won the game 122-115 in double overtime, marking the first double-overtime game in the Western Conference Finals since 1976.
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Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to thrilling 2OT win vs. Thunder with best playoff performance of his career Wemby had a jaw-dropping 41 points and 24 rebounds as the Spurs outlasted the reigning champs in double overtime By Jack Maloney May 19, 2026 at 12:24 am ET • 2 min read Getty Images Few players in NBA history have entered the league with as much hype as Victor Wembanyama. And somehow, some way, the giant Frenchman continues to exceed even the wildest expectations. Late on Monday night, Wembanyama authored one of the finest playoff performances we've ever seen to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in an instant classic in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
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