The San Antonio Spurs, led by the towering Victor Wembanyama, secured a dramatic 122-115 double-overtime victory against the host Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Philippine time). Wembanyama, standing at 7'4", dominated with 41 points and 24 rebounds, overcoming defensive efforts from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
Key Moments in the Game
The Spurs became the first team in these playoffs to defeat the defending champions, who had previously swept the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers in the first two rounds. A back-to-the-basket alley-oop dunk from Wembanyama off a pass from Stephon Castle gave the Spurs a six-point lead with 22 seconds remaining in the second overtime. Subsequently, Wembanyama blocked a shot by Jalen Williams, sealing the victory for San Antonio.
In the final 26 seconds of the first overtime, Wembanyama tied the game with a three-pointer. After a timeout, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbled and passed to Williams, who missed a potential game-winning three-pointer, forcing a second overtime. The Spurs had a chance to win in regulation, but Wembanyama's shot was blocked by Chet Holmgren.
Player Contributions
- San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper added 24 points, and Stephon Castle contributed 17 points.
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Alex Caruso led with 31 points, Jalen Williams scored 26, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who recently won his second consecutive MVP award, added 24 points.
The series continues with Game 2, as the Spurs aim to build on their momentum against the Thunder.
