Spurs stun Thunder in double OT — Wembanyama stars in Game 1

San Antonio opened the Western Conference finals by beating Oklahoma City 122-115 in double overtime on May 18 at Paycom Center, taking a 1-0 series lead on the road. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 41 points, 24 rebounds and three blocks in 49 minutes, according to NBA.com. Dylan Harper added 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and seven steals as San Antonio handed the defending champions a home loss to start the series. ### How did the game turn into a double-overtime opener? Game 1 became the sixth conference finals opener in NBA playoff history to reach double overtime, NBA.com said. Oklahoma City forced extra time after a back-and-forth fourth quarter, but San Antonio stayed alive and then pulled away in the second overtime. NBA.com said Wembanyama hit a logo 3-pointer to force the second overtime, then scored nine points in the final extra period. (nba.com) NBC Sports’ live coverage also said he took over in the second overtime after tying the game with the late 3. ### What did Wembanyama’s night look like, possession by possession? (nba.com) Wembanyama posted 41 points and 24 rebounds in his first conference finals game, a stat line NBA.com described as historic. He also blocked three shots and played the most minutes of his career, according to NBC Sports’ game coverage. (nbcsports.com) The NBA’s Game 1 recap said Oklahoma City’s main problem was Wembanyama, and that the Spurs repeatedly leaned on him as the game extended. His production came on a night when San Antonio needed scoring late, rebounding throughout and rim protection against a Thunder team that had been the defending champion. ### Who else swung the opener for San Antonio? (nba.com) Dylan Harper gave San Antonio a second major line with 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and seven steals, NBA.com said. The league’s live blog said Harper and Wembanyama made playoff history in the same game, while Yahoo Sports reported Harper’s seven steals were a Spurs playoff record. (nba.com) San Antonio also won the rebounding battle 61-40 and scored 28 points off turnovers, according to the Fox Sports box score. Those margin stats helped offset Oklahoma City’s 17 made 3-pointers and stronger outside shooting percentage. ### What happened to Oklahoma City’s stars? (nba.com) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 24 points and 12 assists but shot 7-for-23, NBA.com said. Jalen Williams, returning from a six-game absence caused by a hamstring strain, scored 26 points for Oklahoma City. The Thunder closed regulation with chances to take control but could not finish the opener at home. (foxsports.com) The Oklahoman said Wembanyama made the loudest statement of the night as San Antonio survived at Paycom Center. ### When is the next game, and where does the series go from here? (nba.com) Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 8:30 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City, according to CBS Sports and NBC Sports. San Antonio leads the best-of-seven series 1-0 entering that game. The NBA said the 2026 Finals are scheduled to begin on June 3 on ABC, with Game 1 set for 8:30 p.m. (oklahoman.com) ET. The league’s key dates page lists June 3 as the start of the championship series. (nba.com) (cbssports.com)