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NBA Playoffs: Victor Wembanyama stars as San Antonio Spurs beat Oklahoma City Thunder to level conference finals

Wembanyama Shines as Spurs Dominate Thunder to Even Western Conference Finals

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Victor Wembanyama delivered a standout performance with 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocks, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a commanding 103-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 on Sunday night. This win allowed the Spurs to tie the Western Conference finals.

De'Aaron Fox also contributed significantly, recording 12 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. The Spurs showcased their depth, with Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell each adding 13 points. Notably, San Antonio has avoided losing three consecutive games throughout the season.

Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday in Oklahoma City, followed by Game 6 on Thursday in San Antonio, both available live on Sky Sports. Vassell emphasized the importance of the game, stating, "You definitely don't want to go down 3-1 going into their house. We knew we had to respond and that's how you respond. You get stops."

The Spurs' defense was stellar, limiting the Thunder to their second-lowest postseason total, with Oklahoma City shooting only 33 percent from the field, including a dismal 18 percent from three-point range. Wembanyama, reflecting on Game 3’s loss, noted, "I needed to be better to make my teammates better."

San Antonio rebounded from a poor performance in Game 3, where they were outscored 76-23 in bench points, to have their reserves contribute 30 points while restricting the Thunder to 34. The Spurs established an early lead, never looking back, and held Oklahoma City to just 38 points in the first half, a performance that tied for the Thunder's second-lowest in recent history.

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