Victor Wembanyama does it all with 40-20 game in 2 OTs to send Spurs past Thunder in Game 1 classic

Key Points:

• The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime to win Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, with Victor Wembanyama delivering a dominant performance of 41 points, 24 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks in 49 minutes.
• Wembanyama's historic 40-20 playoff performance places him among NBA legends and marks him as the youngest player to achieve such stats in the conference finals, while also being the first Spur to do so since David Robinson.
• The Spurs' defense, anchored by Wembanyama, stifled the Thunder's typically strong offense, limiting stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren to inefficient shooting and forcing Oklahoma City into one of its worst offensive games of the season.
• Rookie Dylan Harper stepped up in the absence of injured All-Star De’Aaron Fox, contributing 24 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 7 steals, becoming the fifth rookie in NBA history to post a 20-point double-double in the conference finals.
• Despite the Thunder's strong playoff run, the Spurs' victory and defensive dominance have put Oklahoma City's bid for a second straight NBA championship on notice as the series moves forward.