If you missed Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night, well, I don't know what to tell you. Because you missed perhaps the best game of basketball of the 2025–26 NBA season.
After being forced to watch Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accept the coveted Most Valuable Player trophy in front of him, fellow award finalist Victor Wembanyama —admittedly envious of his opponent—exploded for 41 points and 24 rebounds, carrying his Spurs to a thrilling double-overtime victory over a relentless Thunder squad (who, to their credit, did everything they could to recalibrate against the the 7'4" center).
