Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama outshines the MVP in legendary 41-point 2OT performance

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama continues to earn his stripes as one of the best young stars in the NBA, proving himself with a dominant performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.

Wembanyama is enjoying an incredible 2025-26 campaign, helping the Spurs return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. His efforts allowed him to win Defensive Player of the Year and finish third in MVP voting, showing how the league recognizes him as an elite player.

That momentum continued with his West Finals debut against the defending champions. In 49 minutes of action, he finished with a stat line of 41 points, 24 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and one steal. He shot 14-of-25 from the field, including 1-of-2 from beyond the arc, and 12-of-13 from the free-throw line. That means he outscored the current two-time MVP winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 41-24 in the scoring duel throughout Game 1.

MAKE THAT 41 POINTS FOR VICTOR WEMBANYAMA pic.twitter.com/l3uw4n7wUX

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