Wembanyama leads Spurs to double-OT win over Thunder in Game 1
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Key Points:
- Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
- Dylan Harper contributed 24 points and set a team playoff record with seven steals, while the Spurs overcame the absence of De’Aaron Fox due to ankle stiffness.
- Alex Caruso led the Thunder with 31 points off the bench, and Jalen Williams returned from injury to score 26 points, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with his shooting, finishing 7-for-23.
- The game marked the sixth NBA playoff Game 1 to go into double overtime and featured multiple lead changes and clutch plays, including Wembanyama’s late three-pointer to force the second overtime.
- The Spurs now hold home-court advantage after beating the Thunder for the fifth time in six meetings this season, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday in Oklahoma City.