Victor Wembanyama returned after three weeks out to inspire San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder. His presence coincided with a rare off-night for the usually dominant Thunder lineup overall.
Oklahoma City suffered only its second loss in twenty-six games this season as Spurs advanced. Wembanyama showed rust at times, losing possession, having shots blocked and stumbling awkwardly during stretches. Despite those moments, his impact remained undeniable, shifting momentum and energising teammates throughout the contest.
The Spurs fed off his return, using his influence to control key stretches under pressure.
Delivering such influence against the league’s top-rated defense heightened the significance of the performance further.
The defeat ended Oklahoma City’s NBA Cup hopes and halted their surge toward the final.
For San Antonio it marked a statement victory and a warning about Wembanyama’s transformative potential leaguewide.
