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Wembanyama Posts 41-24, Spurs Win Game 1

5/20/2026

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Wembanyama Dominates Finals

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Finals.
He recorded 41 points and 24 rebounds, becoming the first 22-year-old to post a 40-20 line in a championship game.
After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the MVP trophy, Wembanyama said he also wants the award.
Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama’s rare, God-given ability and noted that the MVP ceremony motivated him.

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Shai Earns MVP

Steve Nash announced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s second NBA MVP, making him the 14th player with back-to-back MVPs and joining Canadian Steve Nash in that distinction.
The Michael Jordan Trophy, redesigned in 2022, measures 23.6 inches, weighs 23.6 pounds, sits on a five-sided base angled 15 degrees, and was lifted by a white-gloved staff member after the ceremony.
Jalen Williams cleared for Game 1 after a Grade 1 hamstring strain that sidelined him for six games.

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Wembanyama Dominates Finals

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Finals.
He recorded 41 points and 24 rebounds, becoming the first 22-year-old to post a 40-20 line in a championship game.
After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the MVP trophy, Wembanyama said he also wants the award.
Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama’s rare, God-given ability and noted that the MVP ceremony motivated him.

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