Getty Mitch Johnson on Victor Wembanyama
The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference Finals with a dramatic 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, powered by another historic performance from Victor Wembanyama.
Wembanyama finished with 41 points, 24 rebounds, and three blocks in 49 minutes as San Antonio handed Oklahoma City its first postseason loss. The 22-year-old also became the youngest player in NBA history to record at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game, according to ESPN Research.
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