Wemby Drops 41, Spurs Stun OKC in 2OT for Game 1 Sport By lines May 19, 2026 The San Antonio Spurs stole Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night. Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the 122-115 double-overtime win at Paycom Center. Wembanyama Made History on SGA’s MVP Night Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accepted his second straight MVP award in a pregame ceremony Monday. Victor Wembanyama finished third in 2026 MVP voting after campaigning for the trophy all season. Wembanyama then turned in a statement performance against Gilgeous-Alexander on the same Paycom Center floor. Wembanyama is now the youngest player in NBA history to log 40 points and 20 rebounds in one playoff game. Wembanyama hit that mark at 22 years and 134 days old. Wembanyama also became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1960 to post 40-20 in a conference finals debut. The Spurs trailed Oklahoma City by 3 points with 27 seconds left in the first overtime. Stephon Castle passed back to Wembanyama past half court near the Thunder logo. Wembanyama buried a 28-footer to tie the score 108-108 and force a second overtime. Wembanyama outscored the Thunder 9-7 by himself in the second overtime period. Rookie Dylan Harper started for the Spurs in place of injured guard De’Aaron Fox. Harper fed Wembanyama for an and-1 dunk that pushed San Antonio ahead 117-114. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama played 49 minutes Monday. Game 2 of the series tips Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Related Sports Coverage Thunder vs. Spurs 2026 WCF: Series Odds and Preview SGA Wins Back-to-Back NBA MVP, Joins 14-Player Club Spurs-Thunder WCF: First 62-Win Series Since 1998 Game 1 reporting from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and CBS Sports informed this recap.
