Disappointment in Texas for Victor Wembanyama's team on a day when the current champions showed strength and regained (as if that mattered) home-court advantage
San Antonio Spurs
Oklahoma wins Game 2 against San Antonio and will head to Texas with the series tied at a high level
We analyze which aspects the current champions must change if they want to overcome the challenging playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at one in the NBA Western Conference Finals
The NBA has confirmed that the San Antonio Spurs will return to Paris in 2027 to play a regular season game on January 14 at the Accor Arena against the New Orleans Pelicans with Zion Williamson, in a new event where Victor Wembanyama will have a leading role after the Texan franchise's visit to the French capital in 2025. Following the game in Paris, both teams will travel to Manchester to play a second game in Europe on January 17, while the NBA has also announced that Paris will host another official game in 2028 alongside Berlin.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ¡Oficial! Los San Antonio Spurs volverán a jugar en París en 2027
Victor Wembanyama has been the main protagonist of San Antonio Spurs' victory against the Thunder in the first game of the Western Conference Finals. In addition to his incredible stats, it is necessary to add a specific play from the game that changed everything and gave his team an extra boost. It was a 10-meter three-pointer shot that went viral on social media and encapsulates the Frenchman's bravery.
You're down by 3 points in the final seconds and decide to do this being 2.24m tall
— NBA - Jordi de Mas (@demas6Basket) May 19, 2026
Wemby is from another planet👽pic.twitter.com/U5X0FVMVh2
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El asombroso triple de Wembanyama que se ha hecho viral en todo el mundo
Victor Wembanyama once again showed why he is the best defender in the NBA. The Frenchman was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's worst nightmare in San Antonio Spurs' victory over Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite only finishing with three official blocks, his impact went far beyond the statistics. Wembanyama closed off driving lanes, constantly intimidated near the rim, and forced the MVP to have one of his worst performances in these playoffs.
The most symbolic moment came in the final quarter when he blocked Shai's step-back from mid-range at a critical juncture of the game. Later, in overtime, he answered a basket by the Canadian with a massive three-pointer that once again shifted the dynamics of the match. San Antonio once again confirmed that with Wembanyama controlling the paint, their defense can win games even against the best offenses in the NBA.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Victor Wembanyama: el muro que desesperó al MVP
The coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Mark Daigneault, acknowledged after the defeat that Oklahoma will need to make urgent adjustments to respond to San Antonio's defensive approach. “We are going to have to figure it out,” stated the coach. “They are very good tactically. They have incredible perimeter defenders and also have Wembanyama behind everyone.”
Nevertheless, Daigneault wanted to convey calm and recalled that the Thunder have already overcome challenging situations in previous playoffs. “We have been in series like this before. We have gone through similar moments. We had chances to win despite everything, but we need to solve several problems and be better in Game 2.”
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El entrenador de los Thunder, tras la derrota ante los Spurs: "Tenemos que resolver varios problemas"
Disappointment in Texas for Victor Wembanyama's team on a day when the current champions showed strength and regained (as if that mattered) home-court advantage
San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at one in the NBA Western Conference Finals
Oklahoma wins Game 2 against San Antonio and will head to Texas with the series tied at a high level
The NBA has confirmed that the San Antonio Spurs will return to Paris in 2027 to play a regular season game on January 14 at the Accor Arena against the New Orleans Pelicans with Zion Williamson, in a new event where Victor Wembanyama will have a leading role after the Texan franchise's visit to the French capital in 2025. Following the game in Paris, both teams will travel to Manchester to play a second game in Europe on January 17, while the NBA has also announced that Paris will host another official game in 2028 alongside Berlin.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ¡Oficial! Los San Antonio Spurs volverán a jugar en París en 2027
We analyze which aspects the current champions must change if they want to overcome the challenging playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama has been the main protagonist of San Antonio Spurs' victory against the Thunder in the first game of the Western Conference Finals. In addition to his incredible stats, it is necessary to add a specific play from the game that changed everything and gave his team an extra boost. It was a 10-meter three-pointer shot that went viral on social media and encapsulates the Frenchman's bravery.
You're down by 3 points in the final seconds and decide to do this being 2.24m tall
— NBA - Jordi de Mas (@demas6Basket) May 19, 2026
Wemby is from another planet👽pic.twitter.com/U5X0FVMVh2
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El asombroso triple de Wembanyama que se ha hecho viral en todo el mundo
Victor Wembanyama once again showed why he is the best defender in the NBA. The Frenchman was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's worst nightmare in San Antonio Spurs' victory over Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite only finishing with three official blocks, his impact went far beyond the statistics. Wembanyama closed off driving lanes, constantly intimidated near the rim, and forced the MVP to have one of his worst performances in these playoffs.
The most symbolic moment came in the final quarter when he blocked Shai's step-back from mid-range at a critical juncture of the game. Later, in overtime, he answered a basket by the Canadian with a massive three-pointer that once again shifted the dynamics of the match. San Antonio once again confirmed that with Wembanyama controlling the paint, their defense can win games even against the best offenses in the NBA.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Victor Wembanyama: el muro que desesperó al MVP
The coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Mark Daigneault, acknowledged after the defeat that Oklahoma will need to make urgent adjustments to respond to San Antonio's defensive approach. “We are going to have to figure it out,” stated the coach. “They are very good tactically. They have incredible perimeter defenders and also have Wembanyama behind everyone.”
Nevertheless, Daigneault wanted to convey calm and recalled that the Thunder have already overcome challenging situations in previous playoffs. “We have been in series like this before. We have gone through similar moments. We had chances to win despite everything, but we need to solve several problems and be better in Game 2.”
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El entrenador de los Thunder, tras la derrota ante los Spurs: "Tenemos que resolver varios problemas"
The Oklahoma City Thunder star could not prevent the current champions' first defeat in the playoffs
First duel of the Western Finals that did not disappoint, marking the first playoff loss for the Oklahoma City Thunder