Victor Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs beat Thunder to level series
Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, levelling the Western Conference finals at 2-2.
The 7-foot-4 French centre also recorded eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks in a dominant performance.
San Antonio’s stifling defence restricted the visitors to their second-lowest points total of the postseason.
Shooting struggles hamper Oklahoma City
The Thunder endured a miserable shooting night, converting just 33% of their overall field-goal attempts.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander top-scored for the visitors with 19 points, but his team-mates struggled to find any offensive rhythm.
Oklahoma City were particularly poor from beyond the arc, making just six of their 33 three-point attempts.
Spurs bounce back from heavy defeat
The Texas franchise produced an immediate response to their disappointing 123-108 loss in Friday’s game three.
De’Aaron Fox secured a double-double for the hosts with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell each contributed 13 points.
The San Antonio bench also delivered a much-improved display, adding 30 points after managing just 23 in their previous outing.
Fast start sets the tone
San Antonio established their dominance early, orchestrating a 16-0 scoring run in the opening quarter.
A spectacular alley-oop dunk from the French international, set up by Vassell following a block on Jared McCain, ignited the home crowd and built an early 15-point advantage.
The crucial game five will take place in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, before the series returns to Texas on Thursday.