Spurs Defeat Thunder 122-115 in Double Overtime to Open Western Conference Finals
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime on Monday night. Victor Wembanyama recorded 41 points and 24 rebounds in the game.
gamereactor.euThe San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime on Monday night to take a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds for the Spurs. Dylan Harper added 24 points and a team playoff-record seven steals.
Wembanyama sealed the win with two dunks in the final minute, one resulting in a three-point play. The Spurs outrebounded the Thunder 61-40 and won their fifth game against Oklahoma City in six meetings this season. Stephon Castle scored 17 points, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson each had 13, and Julian Champagnie added 11 for San Antonio.
The Spurs played without De’Aaron Fox due to ankle stiffness.
Caruso scored 31 points off the bench for the Thunder.
Jalen Williams returned from a six-game absence and scored 26 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 12 assists but shot 7 for 23 from the field. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said the team is learning how to play against high-impact players. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
- 01
Spurs hold 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2.
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Thunder nine-game playoff winning streak ended.
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