Victor Wembanyama gives credit to the Thunder after winning the NBA Cup
Victor Vembanyama grabbed all the headlines after Great victory of the San Antonio Spurs in the semi-finals of the NBA Cup over Oklahoma City Thunderbut he made sure that the credit was shared.
The young Spurs star spoke to reporters after San Antonio bought their ticket to the NBA Cup championship, talking openly about how he approached the night and what it meant to beat a tough Thunder team. “I knew I had limited minutes, so I had to make the most of it,” Wembanyama said. “Winning against a team like this is a collective effort and it’s not an easy thing.
That sentiment echoed what fans and analysts saw on the field. Although Vembanjama did not play the opening minutes, he made an impact. He finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, numbers that helped solidify San Antonio on both ends of the floor. His presence changed shots, cleaned the glass and constantly forced Oklahoma City to adjust its looks.
The Thunder responded with a strong night of Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderwho scored a goal 29 points and five assists while pushing Oklahoma City’s pace. It wasn’t enough to derail the Spurs, though.
San Antonio shared the offensive load, with secondary scorers like De’Aaron Fox stepping up when needed and role players who hit hard defensive rotations. That kind of balance has been in the works all season and in one night it came together in a meaningful way.
Just before the game during his media availability, Vembanjama was named one of the best by SGA player in the NBA before closing with a powerful comment: “When I get back on the court, it’s going to be me. As it turns out, he backed up the talk with his performance.”
2025-12-14 06:02:00
