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Wembanyama's Historic 40-20 Powers Spurs Past Thunder

5/19/2026

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Summary

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Victor Wembanyama became the youngest player to record 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised the team's mental toughness after the Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime to win Game 1.
Rookie guard Dylan Harper posted 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven steals in his postseason debut, the second-most rookie steals since 1973-74.

History

Historical Context

During the 1994-95 season Shaquille O’Neal averaged 29.3 points per game, leading the Orlando Magic to a 57-25 record and the Atlantic Division title. The Magic’s playoff surge, highlighted by a win over Indiana in the Eastern Conference semifinals, underscored the era’s dominance of centers that also saw O’Neal finish second in MVP voting.

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Story summary

Victor Wembanyama became the youngest player to record 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised the team's mental toughness after the Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime to win Game 1.
Rookie guard Dylan Harper posted 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven steals in his postseason debut, the second-most rookie steals since 1973-74.

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