Wembanyama’s 41 and 24 lift Spurs past Thunder 122-115 in 2OT Game 1

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Confirmed

Sports Desk

What we know

Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime Monday night to open the Western Conference finals, stealing home-court advantage from the defending champions. At 22 years, 134 days, he became the youngest player with at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game.

Dylan Harper finished with 24 points and a Spurs playoff-record seven steals. Wembanyama hit a deep tying three in the first overtime and sealed the win with dunks in the final minute of the second OT. Alex Caruso scored 31 off the bench for Oklahoma City; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 12 assists. Game 2 is Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

What's confirmed

AP: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 (2OT); Wembanyama 41 points, 24 rebounds in 49 minutes; youngest 40/20 playoff game (AP).
CBS Sports / ESPN: Harper 24 points, seven steals; sixth Game 1 in NBA playoff history to reach double OT (CBS/ESPN).
AP: Caruso 31 points off bench; SGA 24 points, 12 assists; Thunder’s nine-game playoff win streak snapped (AP).
AP/CBS: Series — Spurs lead 1-0; Game 2 Wednesday at Oklahoma City (AP/CBS).

What's still developing

Whether Oklahoma City adjusts defensively to Wembanyama before Game 2.
Availability and minutes for Thunder forwards after the marathon opener.
How San Antonio manages Wembanyama’s workload after 49 minutes.

Sources

AP News — Wembanyama has 41 points, 24 rebounds and Spurs top Thunder 122-115 in 2OT to open West finals link
CBS Sports — Wembanyama has 41 points, 24 rebounds and Spurs top Thunder 122-115 in 2OT to open West finals link
ESPN — Spurs 122-115 Thunder Game Recap (May 19, 2026) link
AP News — Wemby’s night: 41 points, 24 rebounds, and a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals link
KSAT — Spurs win 122-115 in double overtime during Game 1 against Thunder (AP) link