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Wembanyama's 41-24 Double-OT Heroics Lift Spurs Over Thunder

5/20/2026

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Wembanyama Dominates

On May 18 2026, Victor Wembanyama’s 41 points and 24 rebounds helped the Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime.
It was the first Spur since David Robinson (1996) and the only player besides Wilt Chamberlain to log a 40-20 line in a conference-final debut.
Coach Mark Daigneault said the Thunder must adjust to Wembanyama and activate Chet Holmgren early after Holmgren posted 10 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

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Thunder Favored Over Spurs

Game 2 will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, with NBA Showtime at 7:30 p.m. ET hosted by Maria Taylor, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter.
FanDuel lists the Thunder as 6.5-point favorites with –251 OKC, +204 San Antonio, 216.5-point total and games on May 22, 24 and 26 at the Paycom Center.
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox is questionable with right-ankle soreness while Thunder forward Thomas Sorber remains out after ACL surgery.

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Wembanyama Dominates

On May 18 2026, Victor Wembanyama’s 41 points and 24 rebounds helped the Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime.
It was the first Spur since David Robinson (1996) and the only player besides Wilt Chamberlain to log a 40-20 line in a conference-final debut.
Coach Mark Daigneault said the Thunder must adjust to Wembanyama and activate Chet Holmgren early after Holmgren posted 10 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

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