Thunder hold off Victor Wembanyama as SGA puts his stamp on Western Conference Finals in game two win

Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points against the Golden State Warriors in 29 minutes in the San Antonio Spurs’ win. Colin Cowherd asks if Wemby is already the best player in the NBA.

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs was an instant classic.

A back-and-forth battle as the Spurs took the halftime lead, before the Thunder came roaring back in the fourth quarter to send it to overtime. Two overtimes later, San Antonio separated to secure the 122-115 win. And with an all-time great postseason performance, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made it clear that he's on track to be the NBA's next big star.

Wednesday's Game 2 was pivotal for both teams. Another dominant performance from Wembanyama and the Spurs could take control of the series up 2-0 as it moves to San Antonio.

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San Antonio Spurs C Victor Wembanyama dunks the ball against the Thunder during Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)

For OKC, it was a must-win game, with the Thunder facing the prospect of a 2-0 series deficit and the next two games on the road. And despite another outstanding showing from Wembanyama and an injury to Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder held on for a massive 122-113 victory.

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But once again, Wembanyama lit up the highlight reels, with a massive putback dunk, off his own miss, halfway through the third quarter.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama looks on during the fourth quarter