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Spurs Win Double OT Game 1; Wembanyama Posts 41-24

5/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spurs beat Thunder 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals.
Victor Wembanyama recorded 41 points, 24 rebounds and three blocks, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points, 12 assists for the Thunder.
After the loss, the Thunder’s odds to win the NBA Finals shifted from –165 to +125 and their series win probability dropped to about 50 %.

History

Historical Context

On June 14 1998, the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 87-86 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the Delta Center, securing their sixth championship in eight years. The victory ended a three-peat dynasty as the Jazz entered with a league-best 62-20 record and home-court advantage. Jordan’s 45-point effort was his final Bulls game and produced the NBA’s highest-rated broadcast.

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Story summary

Spurs beat Thunder 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals.
Victor Wembanyama recorded 41 points, 24 rebounds and three blocks, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points, 12 assists for the Thunder.
After the loss, the Thunder’s odds to win the NBA Finals shifted from –165 to +125 and their series win probability dropped to about 50 %.

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