The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime thriller to open Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. The Spurs stole a crucial road win against the defending NBA champions.
Victor Wembanyama led the victory with a statement performance, recording 41 points and 24 rebounds. The French star played 49 minutes, producing a pair of dunks and a crucial block late in the second overtime to seal the win. His performance ranks alongside early-career breakouts for LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
Dylan Harper also contributed significantly, finishing with 24 points and a team playoff-record seven steals. Wembanyama's dominant performance came on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP night.